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.
