Visual Communications (Flashing
    Light) (COLPAC-542)

This course will satisfy the exam requirements for
flashing light.

Subjects include Morse Code and Flashing Light.

Prerequisites courses or endorsements.
  • A Master or Mate Unlimited endorsement or
    approval to test is required.
  • This course is no longer required for Master or
    Mate endorsements of 1600 tons or less.
  • It is recommended that students learn Morse
    Code prior to taking the course.

$200, Call (503) 841-6066 to schedule.

USCG approval:
    Any applicant who has successfully completed
    your 1-day Visual Communications (Flashing
    Light) course will satisfy the practical signaling
    examination requirements (flashing light) of 46
    CFR 10.401(h) if presented WITHIN ONE YEAR of
    the completion of training; AND will be
    considered to have successfully demonstrated
    the equivalent of assessment OICNW-4-1A from
    the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-
    II/1 of the STCW Code. Applicants who have
    successfully completed your course need not
    present a completed “Control Sheet” for this
    assessment in application for STCW certification.
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Call (503) 841-6066 for more information or to schedule a class.

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Course Registration and Schedule

This one-day course can be scheduled any weekday
that the school is open.

Registration is on the first day of the class and requires
a photo ID and full payment for the class. Acceptable
methods of payment are cash, check or credit card
(Visa or MasterCard).

This course is taught in a self-study formate and
scheduled one student at a time as classroom space is
available. We can generally schedule this class with a
few days of advance notice.

Please call for scheduling options.