CBDR

CBDR

Radar & Rules of the Road

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Released
July 28, 2026
Updated
October 26, 2026

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This app trains junior deck officers and watchstanders in essential radar watch skills, including contact evaluation, COLREGS classification, and generating contact reports. It features a live radar scope, generated scenarios for various navigation situations, and drills for recognition and maneuvering.

✓Live radar scope with vectors and trails
✓Generated navigation scenarios
✓COLREGS classification
✓Contact report scoring
✓Maneuvering board drills
✓Recognition drills
✓USCG Rules of the Road test bank
✓Offline group testing
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What's New in CBDR

2.3

October 26, 2026

• Maritime Law, a new subject: six pages from the treaty texts on where the rules come from, baselines and the maritime zones, passage rights, flag and port state, warships and assistance at sea, SOLAS and Chapter V, and MARPOL, STCW and the other conventions. Each step names the article or regulation it follows. • Visual Signals, a new subject: Signal Flags for the forty flags and pennants and their single-letter meanings, Decode a Hoist from Pub. 102's worked examples, and Morse by light, with Morse Code and Read a Light shown as a signal lamp or a ship at night, at the standard rate or a slower beginner's rate. • Testing, a new subject: Build Test draws a test from any topic in the app: Rules of the Road, lights, shapes and sounds, calculations as multiple choice or typed answers, aids to navigation, ship silhouettes, signal flags, Morse, and every explainer page, including questions answered by marking a drawing or by drawing a man-overboard turn. Instructors can add their own questions, host the test offline by code or QR, or print it with an answer key. • Radar: a Rule 17 drill that stops the scope where the stand-on vessel must keep her course and speed, where she may act, and where she must. • Maneuvering Board: printable problem sets with blank boards and an answer key. • Positioning: new pages on AIS, the fathometer, and set and drift in motion. • Corrections throughout the tides, currents, shiphandling, positioning, aids to navigation, radar, weather and waves pages.

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FAQ

What is CBDR?

CBDR is an educational application designed to train junior deck officers and watchstanders in core radar watch skills. It covers contact evaluation, COLREGS classification, and contact reporting through interactive simulations and drills.

What learning methodology does CBDR use?

CBDR employs a hands-on approach with a live radar scope, generated scenarios simulating various navigation situations, and specific drills for maneuvering and recognition. It also includes a comprehensive test bank for the USCG Rules of the Road.

How does CBDR track progress?

The app scores spoken or typed contact reports against correct formats, and provides results for offline group testing. This allows users and instructors to assess understanding and identify areas for improvement.

Does CBDR offer certifications?

While CBDR provides a 958-question USCG Rules of the Road test bank and offline group testing with exportable records, it does not explicitly mention offering formal certifications within the app.

Is CBDR suitable for offline use?

Yes, CBDR works entirely offline, making it ideal for training in environments with limited or no internet access. It does not require an account or collect any user data.

What devices does CBDR support?

CBDR is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its support for these platforms. It was last updated on August 1, 2026, with version 1.2.

Does CBDR have ads?

No, CBDR is ad-free. The application explicitly states that it contains no ads and collects no user data, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience.

What is the user sentiment for CBDR?

Based on the available data, CBDR has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting a highly positive user sentiment among its current users.