Radio operator training
Radio is one of the most important means of communication during emergencies. It could help save your life and the life of others.
The Maritime Operation Centre’s personnel are well-equipped to deliver courses relevant to New Zealand’s maritime industry and recreational boating community.
Instructors are qualified in delivering all levels of certification and are also registered examiners with the Ministry of Economic Development.
Who needs a Radio operator licence?
You'll need a radio operator's license if you are operating a radio on designated marine frequencies such as:
- VHF: Ch16
- MF: 2182 kHz
- HF: 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290 and 16420 kHz
Different types of maritime radio operator licenses
There are three different maritime radio operator training courses available. These are:
Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate
Terrestrial Communications (Basic)
- Two day course
- Distress, urgency and safety communications
- Phonetic alphabet
- Marine radio telephone operating procedures
- Maritime safety information
Maritime General Radiotelephone Operators Certificate
Terrestrial Communications
- Must have completed a Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate
- Elementary principles of radiotelephony and narrow band direct printing
- Practical and oral examination covering the operation, adjustment and simple maintenance of shipboard radio apparatus carried out on a suitably equipped ship or training establishment
- Oral examination on the ITU and British Admiralty publications with particular reference to maritime safety information, channels, frequencies and charges for public correspondence
Maritime General Operators Certificate
Terrestrial and Satellite Communications
- Includes Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate
- Includes Maritime General Radiotelephone Operators Certificate
- Coverage of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and sub-systems
- Practical and oral examination covering the operations and adjustment of the GMDSS and subsystems
- Practical examination and keyboard skills
- Use of the INMARSAT terminal
How to book your maritime radio operator training
For more information on maritime radio operator training, costs and dates, please contact:
Contact Brendan Comerford