STCW Navigation Aids Equipment and Simulation Training (NAEST O)

Find providers, compare upcoming dates and prices, and book directly with the school.

Providers 1

Upcoming dates 3

From £4,504

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

NAEST Operational is a comprehensive navigation officer course covering ECDIS, radar, positioning systems and extensive bridge simulator work. This full competency certification meets STCW Chapter II/1-O requirements for deck officers with operational navigation watch responsibility.

Prerequisites

Watchkeeping certificate or maritime background
Medical fitness

What You'll Learn

ECDIS operation, data management and limitations
Integrated navigation systems and GPS/GNSS
Radar navigation and collision avoidance
Extensive bridge simulator navigation exercises
International regulations and safe navigation practice

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

~4-5 weeks

Typical Cost

£4,504

Issuing Body

IMO

Certificate

NAEST Operational Certificate

Revalidation: Revalidation every 5 years.

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
5 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026	Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)	Fleetwood, United Kingdom	£4,504	Book →
8 Feb 2027 to 7 Mar 2027	Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)	Fleetwood, United Kingdom	£4,504	Book →
28 Jun 2027 to 23 Jul 2027	Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)	Fleetwood, United Kingdom	£4,504	Book →

WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)

Fleetwood, United Kingdom

View school →

Important: Course dates, availability and prices shown are indicative only and were gathered from providers' public websites. Always confirm current dates, availability and pricing directly with the training provider before booking. All bookings are made directly with the provider. YachtSync is not a party to any booking. Course information is for guidance only.

Track every certificate. Free, forever.

Scan, store and share your STCW, ENG1 and every other cert. Smart reminders before anything expires.

Get the app Browse all courses