Marine VHF Radio

The minimum requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio.
Aim: To learn correct Marine VHF Radio operation.
Duration: 6 Hours.
Qualification: Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification. Unit Standard 19492 available.
Modules:
1. Routine Operation
- Common features & functions
- Pro-words & phonetic alphabet
- Call signs & channel allocation
2. Safety
- Trip reports
- Weather information
- Securite
3. Distress & Urgency
- "Mayday" & "Pan" calls
- EPIRB and SAR
Marine VHF Radio Tutorials
Learn from an experienced tutor at one of the many education centres throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
Marine
Radio Call Signs (NZ waters only)
A Marine Radio Call Sign is a unique
identification code for your boat. It is registered on the National Search and
Rescue database, and provides instant information about your vessel to help SAR
personnel find you faster.
Cost: $30
Credit Card: To
charge the $30 fee to your Visa or MasterCard, phone 0800 40 80 90 or download
the application from www.cbes.org.nz.
Cheque: To pay the
$30 fee by cheque, phone 0800
40 80 90 or download the application from www.cbes.org.nz.
Why it is important to use a Marine VHF 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
Marine VHF Radio Home Study
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.
The Marine VHF Radio
Operator assessment is only available within New Zealand.
Includes: Marine Radio Operator Manual, Study Guide and
CD-Rom.
Available from Coastguard Boating Education,
nationwide delivery.
Note: CD-Rom does not work on Mac PCs
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
Timetable of Tutorials
| Region A - Northland | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Cove - Whangarei | 09 432 8438 or 021 0239 9671 | Contact to register interest. Please phone after 3pm. | ||||||
| Rawene - Northland | 09 405 7704 | Graeme Darroch | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Ruawai College | 09 439 2216 | Tracey Cartier | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Whangarei Coastguard | 09 438 2131 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Whatuwhiwhi - Far North | 0274 790 650 | John Dunn | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Region B - Auckland | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Auckland Canoe & Kayak | 09 815 2073 or 021 550 209 | Contact to register interest | $115.00 | |||||
| Bucklands Beach Yacht Club | 09 299 5533 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Denray Marine, East Tamaki | 09 274 8080 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Glen Eden Library | 09 813 4238 or 027 476 1956 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| NZ Maritime School | 09 379 4997 | EXAMS ONLY - 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Must register with school. Please contact reception. |
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| Waiheke High School | 09 372 6417 | Lynne Stewart | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Waiuku College | 09 235 8139 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Courses starting July 2010 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Auckland Canoe & Kayak | 09 815 2073 or 021 550 209 | Mon 26th - Wed 28th Jul | 1x Monday & Wednesday Evening |
$115.00 | ||||
| Courses starting August 2010 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Coastguard Maritime School | 09 303 9364 | Mon 9th - Mon 16th Aug | 7-10pm 2x Monday Evenings. Womens only course |
$80.00 | ||||
| Onehunga High School | 09 636 6006 | Sat 21st - Sat 21st Aug | 9am-3pm 1x Saturday |
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| Te Atatu | 09 303 9364 | Sat 28th - Sat 28th Aug | 9am-3pm 1x Saturday |
$80.00 | ||||
| Coastguard Maritime School | 09 303 9364 | Mon 30th Aug - Mon 6th Sep | 7pm-10pm 2x Monday Evenings |
$80.00 | ||||
| Rangitoto College | 09 477 0075 | Tue 31st Aug - Tue 14th Sep | 7-9pm 3x Tuesday Evenings |
$85.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2010 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Selwyn College | 09 521 9623 | Wed 1st - Wed 8th Sep | 6-9pm 2x Wednesday Evenings |
$95.00 | ||||
| Courses starting October 2010 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Onehunga High School | 09 636 6006 | Sat 30th - Sat 30th Oct | 9am-3pm 1x Saturday |
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| Courses starting November 2010 (Auckland) | ||||||||
| Selwyn College | 09 521 9623 | Sat 20th - Sat 20th Nov | 8:30am-3:30pm 1x Saturday |
$95.00 | ||||
| Region C - Waikato / BOP | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Coastguard Raglan | 07 825 0345 or 027 602 8036 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Hamilton Area | 021 473 437 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Rotorua VCG | 07 348 3314 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Waihi Volunteer Coastguard | 07 863 5613 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Whangamata Coastguard/ Whitianga | 07 867 1254 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Courses starting August 2010 (Waikato / BOP) | ||||||||
| Tauranga Coastguard | 07 578 5579 | Tue 17th - Wed 18th Aug | 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening |
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| Hamilton | 0508 737 283 | Sun 29th - Sun 29th Aug | 9am-3pm 1x Sunday |
$80.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2010 (Waikato / BOP) | ||||||||
| Tauranga Coastguard | 07 578 5579 | Tue 21st - Wed 22nd Sep | 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening |
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| Courses starting October 2010 (Waikato / BOP) | ||||||||
| Tauranga Coastguard | 07 578 5579 | Tue 19th - Wed 20th Oct | 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening |
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| Courses starting November 2010 (Waikato / BOP) | ||||||||
| Tauranga Coastguard | 07 578 5579 | Tue 16th - Wed 17th Nov | 1x Tuesday & Wednesday Evening |
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| Region D - Central North Island | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Coastguard South Taranaki | 06 278 3557 | Les Stevens | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Coastguard Taranaki | 06 758 3750 | Contact to register interest. | ||||||
| Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard | 06 877 7369 | Brian Horrocks | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Napier Area | 06 877 7369 | Brian Horrocks | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Courses starting July 2010 (Central North Island) | ||||||||
| Community Education Services, 19 Taupo Quay, Taupo | 06 345 4717 | Tue 27th Jul - Tue 3rd Aug | Community Education | 7-9pm 2x Tuesday Evenings |
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| Region E - Lower North Island | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Dolphin Sailing Academy | 04 586 0699 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Evans Bay Yacht Club | 04 388 8544 or 027 447 2209 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Feilding High School | 06 323 4029 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Lowry Bay Yacht Club | 04 586 0699 | VHF & SSB Radio. Contact to register interest. | ||||||
| Mana College | 04 237 5424 | Ian Webb | 2nd Thursday of each month | |||||
| Queen Elizabeth College | 06 359 1592 | TBA | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club | 04 939 6702 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Waikanae Boating Club | 04 293 2435 | Frank Tilly | Contact to register interest. Phone 04 902 3584. | |||||
| Wairarapa College | 06 379 7802 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Wellington Coastguard | 027 244 6099 | Maritime Restricted Operator. Contact to register interest. | ||||||
| Courses starting October 2010 (Lower North Island) | ||||||||
| Wanganui City College | 06 349 0180 | Tue 5th - Fri 15th Oct | 7-9pm 2x Tuesdays |
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| Region F - Upper South Island | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre | 03 547 3513 | Contact to register interest | $110.00 | |||||
| Picton Maritime School | 03 573 8868 | Stats 10am Every Sunday of the month |
$80.00 | |||||
| Takaka | 0274 463 891 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Courses starting September 2010 (Upper South Island) | ||||||||
| Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre | 03 547 3513 | Tue 14th - Tue 21st Sep | 6:30pm-9:30pm 2xTuesday Evenings |
$110.00 | ||||
| Coastguard Southern Maritime School (Kaikoura) | 03 348 7003 or 021 158 4006 | Sun 19th - Sun 19th Sep | 9am-4pm 1x Sunday |
$85.00 | ||||
| Courses starting November 2010 (Upper South Island) | ||||||||
| Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre | 03 547 3513 | Wed 24th Nov - Wed 1st Dec | 6:30pm-9:30pm 2xWednesday Evenings |
$110.00 | ||||
| Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Coastguard Southern Maritime School | 03 348 7003 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Coastguard Timaru | 027 203 0848 | Tony Lister | Contact to register interest | |||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | 6:30pm start Course held first Thursday of every month. Contact to register interest. |
$90.00 | |||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Rangiora High School | 03 313 7005 ext 2130 | Sally McGill | Contact to register interest | |||||
| Courses starting August 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | Thu 5th - Thu 5th Aug | 6:30pm start |
$90.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | Thu 2nd - Thu 2nd Sep | 6:30pm start |
$90.00 | ||||
| Courses starting October 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | Thu 7th - Thu 7th Oct | 6:30pm start |
$90.00 | ||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 | Sat 16th - Sat 16th Oct | 9am-3pm 1x Saturday |
$95.00 | ||||
| Courses starting November 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | Thu 4th - Thu 4th Nov | 6:30pm start |
$90.00 | ||||
| Papanui Working Mens Club | 03 352 5183 or 027 432 6102 | Sat 27th - Sat 27th Nov | 9am-3pm 1x Saturday |
$95.00 | ||||
| Courses starting December 2010 (Christchurch / Canterbury) | ||||||||
| HMNZS Pegasus, Christchurch | 03 3899259 or 027 4355239 | Thu 2nd - Thu 2nd Dec | 6:30pm start |
$90.00 | ||||
| Region H - Lower South Island | ||||||||
| Venue | Phone | Date | Contact | Comments | ||||
| Lake Dunstan Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Otago Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Owaka/Balclutha/Te Anau/Oamaru | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Waimate/ Invercargill/ Dunedin | 03 231 3536 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Wanaka | 03 443 1937 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Wanaka Marine | 03 443 9062 | Contact to register interest | ||||||
| Courses starting August 2010 (Lower South Island) | ||||||||
| Otago Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Tue 17th - Thu 19th Aug | 7pm-9:45pm Tuesday & Thursday |
$70.00 | ||||
| Courses starting September 2010 (Lower South Island) | ||||||||
| Invercargill | 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 | Sat 4th - Sat 4th Sep | 1x Saturday |
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| Otago Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Tue 21st - Thu 23rd Sep | 7pm-9:45pm Tuesday & Thursday |
$70.00 | ||||
| Courses starting October 2010 (Lower South Island) | ||||||||
| Invercargill | 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 | Sat 2nd - Sat 2nd Oct | 1x Saturday |
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| Otago Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Tue 19th - Thu 21st Oct | 7pm-9:45pm Tuesday & Thursday |
$70.00 | ||||
| Courses starting November 2010 (Lower South Island) | ||||||||
| Otago Yacht Club | 03 454 3262 or 027 437 5242 | Wed 17th - Fri 19th Nov | 7pm-9:45pm Tuesday & Thursday |
$70.00 | ||||




