Selecting the most appropriate Marine Radio Operator's License for your requirements can be like navigating a minefield!

The Marine Radio Operator's License recommended by eNautical is the MRROC (previously the RRTOC) as this qualification covers the operation of both VHF and Single Side Band marine radio within NZ.

The Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate covers mandatory requirements and is the minimum requirement for commercial vessels and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio.

Note that the Maritime Short-range Operator's Certificate (MSROC), an ITU Maritime GMDSS Certificate, is a requirement for anyone wishing to operate a VHF radio in Europe.

The Coastguard VHF Course is not a qualification that Radio Spectrum Management delivers.

MRROC Marine Radio Operators License

MARITIME OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATES

Convention Maritime Non-GMDSS Certificates ITU Maritime GMDSS Certificates
Non-SOLAS Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate (MRROC) Maritime Short-range Operator's Certificate (MSROC)
Maritime General Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate (MGROC) Maritime Long-range Operator's Certificate (MLROC)
Coastguard VHF Course (MVOC)
SOLAS Maritime Restricted Operator's Certificate (MROC)
Maritime General Operator's Certificate (MGOC)

The Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) International Convention is the most important treaty protecting the safety of merchant ships. It divides all vessels in two groups: SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels:

Non-SOLAS

Non-SOLAS vessels do not need to comply with GMDSS radio equipment carriage requirements. Some countries have incorporated GMDSS radio equipment carriage requirements into their domestic marine legislation that is valid for non-SOLAS vessels under their flag. In New Zealand, non-GMDSS Operator's Certificates may continue to be used for the purposes they were issued for.

SOLAS

SOLAS vessels are all cargo ships of 300 GT and upwards and all passenger ships with some exceptions. SOLAS vessels need to comply with GMDSS sattelite and radio equipment carriage requirements.

YOUR MARINE RADIO OPERATOR'S LICENSE

All Approved Radio Examiners listed in the eNautical Secure Study Facility have on-line capability and have the ability to issue your MRROC certificate online – usually on successfully passing your exam your Marine Radio Operator's License will be emailed to you where it can be printed.

Your Marine Radio Operator's License will look something like this:

Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate
  Learning made easy
  Easily obtain your MRROC
  Study anywhere in the world online
  Exams conducted throughout NZ
  Full support & lifetime membership

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