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Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP)

A candidate will be required to:
  • Demonstrate a practical knowledge of GMDSS sub-systems and equipment which is appropriate to vessels operating in Australian waters on which a radio installation is not compulsory under international agreements. Specifically, MF/HF and VHF radiotelephony equipment with digital selective calling (DSC) facilities, and emergency position indicating radio beacons of the 406 MHz and 121.5/243 MHz type
  • Demonstrate an ability to use MF/HF and VHF radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) operating procedures, particularly those relating to distress, urgency and safety
     
  • Demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep the marine radio equipment specified in (1) in good working order, including the repair of minor faults
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to ship stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling facilities
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Australian marine search and rescue system

Marine Radio Operator's VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP)

A candidate for the Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficiency will be required to:

  • Demonstrate a practical knowledge of GMDSS sub-systems and equipment which is appropriate to vessels operating in Australian waters on which a radio installation is not compulsory under international agreements. Specifically, VHF radiotelephony equipment with digital selective calling (DSC) facilities, and emergency position indicating radio beacons of the 406 MHz and 121.5/243 type
  • Demonstrate an ability to use VHF radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) operating procedures, particularly those relating to distress, urgency and safety
  • Demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep the marine radio equipment specified in (1) in good working order, including the repair of minor faults
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to ship stations equipped with VHF radiotelephony and digital selective calling facilities
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Australian marine search and rescue system

 

Marine Satellite Communications Certificate of Endorsement (SATCOM)

Candidates require an understanding of:

  • The concepts underlying the Inmarsat satellite system, including location of satellites, global coverage, ocean regions, network coordination and control stations and land earth stations.
  • The worldwide rescue coordination centre (RCC) network and automatic routing of distress messages.

Candidates require a detailed knowledge of:

  • Transmission and reception of distress alerts.
  • The procedures to be used should a false distress alert be inadvertently transmitted.
  • Transmission and reception of priority alerts.
  • The Enhanced Group Calling system for reception of Maritime Safety Information.

Candidates require a knowledge of:

  • The functionality of Inmarsat type A, B, C, E and M equipment.
  • Antenna stabilisation and shadows.
  • The messaging facilities provided by Inmarsat C.
  • Logging-in and logging-out of Inmarsat C.
  • Two digit code safety services.
  • Interfacing with navigational equipment and manual position updating of Inmarsat C.
  • Authorised users of SafetyNET.
  • How to perform testing of equipment to ensure functionality of Inmarsat C equipment.
  • Radiation hazards associated with Inmarsat equipment installations.
 
 
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