Are you aware that any person operating a maritime VHF radio must hold, as a minimum requirement, a Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate (unless transmitting in an emergency or a distress situation)?  In addition, all maritime radio communications are required to be positively identified through the use of a Callsign  and boat name.

On the course you will cover subjects such as the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search and rescue equipment.  On the second night you will undertake a short test which will enable us to issue you with your internationally recognised certificate

When: 7pm, every third Wednesday & Thursday bi-monthly
(attendance required at both nights)
Dates: Check with Coastguard Tauranga
Where: Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Cost: $70 pp and payment in full required on booking