Visual Signalling (Coast Guard Approved)
This course is completely self-paced. Testing is completed from your home or work on a zoom video call with a certified proctor, orally/visually.
You retain access to the course after completion and lessons can be downloaded for your professional library.
You can reach out to the instructor with questions and can generally expect an answer within 24-hours, usually less.
This course provides a background to visual signaling including and lights, and serves as a Coast Guard approved flashing light course for mariners seeking an STCW endorsement.
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a career mariner and educator, with decades of seaagoing experience having held command of military, commercial, and private vessels at sea. He operates Practical Navigator Training - a high quality, low cost online maritime training school.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to Morse Code (6 min video) (6:01)
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StartMethod 1: The Tree Method (6 min video, 5 min reading) (5:30)
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StartMethod 2: The Visual Table Method (2 min video, 5 min reading) (1:55)
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StartMethod 3 (Instructor Favorite): The Verbal Mnemonic Method (8 min video, 5 min reading) (7:32)
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StartMorse Code Online Videos for More Practice
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StartQuiz