Marine Radio - Find the Right Course For You
VHF radio skills are essential for staying safe and connected while on the water. Whether you’re a recreational mariner, a commercial operator, or planning international adventures, Coastguard NZ offers a range of VHF courses tailored to your needs. Below, we outline our courses to help you decide which one is the best fit for your goals.
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REQUIREMENT
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Maritime VHF (analogue)
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MRROC
(analogue)
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MSROC
(digital)
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WHAT IS IT FOR
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Recreational Marine Radio use in NZ
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Long range radio use in NZ and International waters; minimum qualification for NZ commercial use
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Digital VHF operations in Europe, French Polynesia and the Caribbean
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| STUDY OPTIONS |
HOME STUDY CLASSROOM - 1 DAY |
HOME STUDY CLASSROOM - 1 DAY |
HOME STUDY |
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Covers VHF procedures in NZ waters
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Covers basic telephony and radio communications
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Covers the legal requirements in NZ waters
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Covers maritime MF and HF radiotelephony
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No
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Yes
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No
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Covers vessels equipped with digital VHF marine radio and travelling overseas
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No
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No
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Yes
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Using a SSB marine radio onboard
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No
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Yes
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No
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Covers use of marine radio outside NZ waters
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Qualification recognised worldwide
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Recognised under ITU radio regulations
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Click the relevant course below to enrol online:
