Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate (MROC)


MARITIME RESTRICTED OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (MROC)

The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio.
Aim: To learn correct MF/HF (SSB) radio operation.
Duration: 8 Hours/2 Hours for holders of Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification.
Learning Options: Tutorials or Home Study (See details below).
Prerequisites: None.
Qualification: Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate (MROC). Unit Standard 19492 available. 

Modules:

1. Routine Operation

  • Common features & functions
  • Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
  • Call signs & channel allocation
  • MF/HF (SSB) operation
  • Frequency allocation
  • Radio propagation

2. Safety

  • Trip reports
  • Weather information
  • Securite

3. Distress & Urgency

  • "Mayday" & "Pan" calls
  • EPIRB and SAR
  • Alarm signal

Maritime Restricted tutorials

Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at one of the many delivery sites throughout the country. It can be incorporated into a scheduled Marine VHF Radio Operators course.

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Examination fee is $35.


Maritime restricted operators certificate (Ssb) Home Study (NEW!!)

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Marine VHF Radio course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

Includes: Radio Operator Manual, Study Guide, and Examination Pack.

Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.

Price: $60
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email: info@cbes.org.nz
Office: 165-167 Westhaven Drive (Victoria Crusing Club), Westhaven, Auckland.


Why it is important to use a Marine Radio:

  • To communicate distress immediately.
  • Continuous contact with search and rescue nationwide.
  • To hear other boaties in distress.
  • To get regular weather updates.
  • A cell phone lets you talk to one person, a VHF lets you talk to many people.
  • It could save your life in an emergency

Ships Radio Licences

A ships radio licence is required for vessels equipped with MF/HF (SSB) and/or
marine VHF radio that are going off shore. To obtain an application form, contact
Coastguard Boating Education (info@cbes.org.nz). Click here to download.

A Maritime Ship (radio) Licence consists of a licence number, a call sign number,
an MMSI number and depending on the vessel type, a radio telex number. The
Maritime Ship Licence is an individual radio licence granted to the owner of the
vessel.

The licence recorded in the online Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF) is
recognized by overseas administrations under agreements with the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU). A certified extract of the maritime ship licence
can be printed from the RRF (www.rsm.med.govt.nz) as evidence to provide to
overseas port authorities. A “Ship” describes any vessel from a small run-about to
an ocean going cargo vessel.

Vessels that require a ships radio licence include:

  • Commercial vessels (New Zealand registered) that are operating within New Zealand waters or going off shore
  • Recreational vessels (New Zealand registered) going offshore
  • Compulsory equipped vessels that use Morse code
  • Compulsory equipped vessels that use radio telephone for charter services and
       public transport

Note:

  • Commercial and New Zealand registered vessels seeking special call signs or four-letter call signs (e.g. ZMAB) should contact Radio Spectrum on 04 462 4245 or email info@rsm.govt.nz.
  • New Zealand call signs can only be issued to vessels registered in New Zealand. If the vessel is registered overseas then you must contact the licensing authority of that country to obtain a callsign.
  • Only persons, who are New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of New Zealand, may be granted a New Zealand maritime call sign. Please provide a copy of proof of New Zealand citizenship or residency with this application. To operate a MF/HF (SSB) radio, a Maritime Restricted Operator Certificate (MROC) is the minimum requirement. 
  • Full details are recorded in the Register of Radio Frequencies and made available for public inspection. This includes the name and address of the licence holder. Clients have the right to request that their residential address be withheld from public access. Requests must be made in writing to the Registrar of Radio Frequencies, Private Bag 92061, Auckland.

Payment:

The current annual licence fee is $350* for recreational and commercial vessels. The fee must be paid in advance before the licence is issued. Once payment has been validated the licence is automatically granted and an email sent to the address supplied. Coastguard Boating Education has an additional $30 fee for administering the licence application. Both payments will be deducted from the credit card details you have supplied. Only Visa or Mastercard credit cards will be accepted as a form of payment.

*The annual licence fee refers to the billing month when you are first registered as a client of Radio Spectrum Management.


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