Course Aim

To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a range of maritime radio communication systems in distress and routine situations on board a commercial vessel. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued with the Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate.

Course Content

• Topic 1: VHF Radio including Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
• Topic 2: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
• Topic 3: MF and HF Radio Single Side Band (SSB)
• Topic 4: Frequency Usage
• Topic 5: Radio Regulations

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of radio operator competencies and qualifications, licenses, call signs, and the principles of maritime radio communications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of typical VHF marine radio installations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the standard features of a marine VHF radio and an EPIRB.
• Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Radio Service providers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of routine marine radio calling procedures and operating techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of VHF radio distress calling procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of marine radio urgency and safety calling procedures.
• Explain the general principles of Single Side Band radio operation.
• Explain the regulatory provisions concerning the radio regulations.
• State the International Distress, Urgency, Safety and inter-ship frequencies within the MF and HF radio band.
• Explain the procedure for operating a Single Side Band radio.
• Operate a marine radio in the maritime mobile service.

Useful links

• Download a list of all Maritime short courses, including workshop dates(external link)
• Maritime New Zealand (MNZ)(external link)
• Frequently asked questions about Maritime short courses(external link)
• Browse all Maritime Short Courses
• Commercial Maritime Training(external link)