Chart Plotting Problems for U.S. Coast Guard Exams

A comprehensive course on chart plotting for all levels of U.S. Coast Guard license, including Unlimited Tonnage.

This course is designed for anyone interested in improving their chart plotting skills and problem solving abilities. The course has a section on chart plotting basics and the use of plotting tools, and then begins to solve chart plotting problems at various license levels.

We will discuss all types of chart plotting problems found on U.S. Coast Guard exams, and we will solve sample exam problems at all levels from 100 Tons to Unlimited Tonnage.



Your Instructor


Christopher
Christopher

Christopher D. Nolan is a former US Coast Guard cutterman. Chris has over 14 years of sea time, with 10 years in command. He holds a 1600-ton USCG merchant mariner license upon ocean routes, having served on the following vessels:

CGC ALEX HALEY (Kodiak, AK) - Deck Watch Officer

CGC DORADO (Crescent City, CA) - Commanding Officer

S/V KEALA AKALA (Honolulu, HI) - Master

CGC EAGLE (New London, CT) - Operations Officer & Navigator

CGC JEFFERSON ISLAND (Portland, ME) - Commanding Officer

S/V NAVIGATOR (Caribbean Sea) - Master

SS/V CORWITH CRAMER (Atlantic/Caribbean Sea) - Master

SS/V ROBERT C. SEAMANS (Pacific) - Master

S/V STAR OF INDIA (Pacific) - Master



Course Curriculum


  Introduction to Chart Plotting Exams
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  Using Chart Plotting Tools
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  Types of Chart Plotting Problems
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  Chart Plotting Exams at the Master/Chief Mate Unlimited Level (Q107)
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  Chart Plotting Exams at the Master (Limited 500/1600) Level (Q125)
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  Chart Plotting Exams at the 2nd/3rd Mate Unlimited Level (Q115)
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  Chart Plotting Exams at the Mate (Limited 500/1600) Level (Q140)
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  Chart Plotting at the 100 Ton or OUPV Level (Q163 or Q172)
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  Chart Plotting Problems Solved by Problem Type (All Levels)
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  New 3rd Mate Chart Plots in 2022-2023
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  More Sample Exams Archive
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  Course Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Can I use the course again when I upgrade my license?
Definitely - this course is yours forever, so come back when you upgrade your license and learn the next level!
How many problems are solved?
Over 50 problems are solved with videos, and new ones are added regularly.

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