Anyone using a marine VHF radio or other marine radios must have their own Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate (ROC). Each person on the boat who will use the radio needs their own card. 

There are significant fines for using a VHF or marine radio without a valid certificate. It is the law!

VHF Maritime Radio is a prerequisite course for the Intermediate level.

Prerequisites: Basic Cruising Standard

Program Format:

• 3 hours of training with a 60-question multiple-choice test and oral segment.

• Exam every second week of the month by additional schedule.

Exam: 60-question multiple-choice test and oral segment.

Instructor: Oleg Nakarikov, Sail Canada Certified Instructor, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

VHF Maritime Radio Course Includes:

• Emergency radio procedures

• Everyday operating techniques

• Uses of marine radios

• Choice of frequencies

• Operation of the phonetic alphabet

• Procedural words and phrases

• Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form of "automatic" radio. This complete package, including a CD and the new Digital Selective Calling, will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement.