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 19491 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

The Marine VHF Radio Operator assessment is only available within New Zealand.

Why it is important to use a Marine VHF Radio:

1. To communicate distress immediately.
2. Continuous contact with search and rescue nationwide.
3. To hear other boaties in distress.
4. To get regular weather updates.
5. A cell phone lets you talk to one person, a VHF lets you talk to many people.
6. It could save your life in an emergency

For further information email education@coastguard.org.nz or book  below.

Upcoming courses: 

START DATE	VENUE	DAY	TIMES
25 July	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
28 August	Te Atatu	Saturday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
29 August	Hamilton	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
30 August	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Monday x 2	7.00pm - 10.00pm	BOOK HERE
01 September	Maraetai	Wednesday	7.00pm - 10.00pm	BOOK HERE
05 September	Whangarei	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
27 September	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Monday x 2	7.00pm - 10.00pm	BOOK HERE
03 October	Mangonui	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
07 October	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Thursday/Friday AM	9.30am - 12.30pm	BOOK HERE
09 October	Browns Bay	Saturday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
10 October	Papakura	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
17 October	Outboard Boating Club of Auckland	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
14 November	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Sunday	9.00am - 3.00pm	BOOK HERE
	WOMEN ONLY
09 August	Auckland Marine Rescue Centre	Monday x 2	7.00pm - 10.00pm	BOOK HERE
	MROC (for SSB)