Marine Radio in Tasmania

Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP)

Regular courses for operators of marine radios are offered in Southern Tasmania. Courses cover the regulations governing radios and their use, correct operating procedures, distress, urgency and safety messages, digital selective calling, EPIRBs and basic radio maintenance.

It is a legal requirement for operators of either VHF short range radios or MF/HF long range radios that a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP), or equivalent, is held. Operating these radios without a certificate of proficiency could render a person liable to a heavy fine under the Australian Radiocommunications Act 1992.

Enrol in a course now and have the satisfaction of being legal with a lifetime operator's certificate.

General information on Marine Radios and Coastal Radio Stations

MROCP Course Dates

Sandy Bay. Commencing Monday, 24th November 2008 at 6.30 to 9.15 pm at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for four evenings, 24th, 25th Nov and 1st and 2nd Dec.

Course fee $185 per person.
Register with the RYCT at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay. Ph 6223 4599.

 Register now.

Sailtrain/Derwent Sailing Squadron. Apply through Adult Education. Look for the Autumn 2009 course list.
MROCP Syllabus

Course covers regulations, operating procedures, distress, urgency and safety messages, EPIRBs, radio types and basic maintenance.

Topics that the course covers for a student to gain the MROCP.

Course fee includes

Marine Radio Operators Handbook ($30.00)
AMC Examination fee ($48.20)
Venue hire, morning and/or afternoon tea.
Students will need to provide for their own lunch at the weekend courses.

Course Application form Apply now to enrol in a course.
Radio Types
  • VHF short range radio
  • MF/HF long-range radio
  • 27 MHz short-range radio (limited discussion only on this type of radio)
Course Instructor

Alastair Douglas OAM Alastair Douglas

  • Invigilator for the Australian Maritime College
  • YAI Yachtmaster Instructor
  • YAI Coastal Skipper Instructor
  • YAI Survival & Sea Safety Instructor
  • Radio manager for Tascoast Radio (VIT319) at The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
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