GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course
Gain mastery of GMDSS ROC skills for safe, compliant VHF and DSC operations in New Zealand coastal waters. This course covers essential procedures for distress calls like Mayday and Pan-Pan, routine marina and coast station communications, legal channel usage, MMSI setup, watchkeeping, logging, drills, and best practices to prevent radio errors and ensure full regulatory compliance while protecting your vessel, crew, and passengers.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
The GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course equips you with vital skills for correct VHF and DSC use in New Zealand coastal waters. You will learn legal channel selection, ship station identity, MMSI configuration, watchkeeping duties, and how to execute clear Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité calls. The training includes routine marina communications, weather and NAVAREA procedures, logging requirements, operational drills, and proven best practices to sidestep common radio errors and maintain complete compliance.
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Develop skills
- Professional VHF routine calling: master marina and coast station calls fast.
- GMDSS distress calling: send clear Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité messages.
- DSC setup and checks: configure MMSI, test distress, and verify GPS input.
- New Zealand coastal VHF rules: choose legal channels, log traffic, avoid fines.
- Weather and hazard handling: use broadcasts to adjust route and brief crew.
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