Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size10–16 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteMARA A152 with a minimum grade of B, or sixty days of sea time as a deckhand, watchstander, or greater responsibility. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents will be trained to stand watch as a competent member of a bridge team on commercial and private vessels. Steering, following helm commands, understanding the navigation rules for collision avoidance, and emergency procedures are included. Along with required sea time, this course is intended to qualify students for the international "Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping" (STCW) designation as "Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch" (RFPNW). It is designed to satisfy RFPNW training requirements as designated by the US. Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization.Usually HeldMon 5:30pm–7:35pm, Thu 9:00am–11:35am, Tue 12:00pm–2:15pm, Tue 5:30pm–7:35pm 