Maritime Radio (VHF)
The material covered in this module is designed to help you qualify for your Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime). Everyone operating a VHF marine radio in Canada is required to have their ROC(M) card. Our Maritime Radio module offers a convenient and inexpensive way to get this qualification.
The course is based on the Maritime Radio Course book which you may purchase separately from Sail Canada at the following link: https://www.sailing.ca/product/maritime-radio-certificate-course-materials/
The Maritime Radio Ashore Knowledge Module is organized in 5 sessions as follows.
- Session 1: Maritime Radio System Overview
- Session 2: Basic Maritime Radio Operations
- Session 3: Advanced Maritime Radio Applications
- Session 4: Optional Practice Exam
- Session 5: Final Exam
Your subscription fee covers:
- Access to the online ashore knowledge sessions, which include over 140 minutes of screencasts that provide informed commentary on marine radio topics
- Email access to LearnToCruiseOnline instructors to deal with any questions you may have
- Access to our Maritime Radio practice exam
- Supervision and marking of your official ROC(M) exam (currently on line via Zoom)-exams can usually be arranged within a week.
- The administrative costs involved in submitting your exam results and personal information in order that you may obtain your ROC(M) certificate
- Instructor: Rob McLean