Tasman Adventures Specialist Course
MARINE RADIO
Know how to make the call when it matters.
Practical marine radio training and assessment for sailors and boat owners, covering the knowledge and procedures needed to use marine radio confidently and correctly.
SROCP & LROCP · Training and assessment
Hobart, Tasmania
Choose the certificate that fits your radio
SROCP - Short Range
For VHF radio operators.
The Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) is for sailors and boat owners who use VHF marine radio.
Learn the correct procedures for routine and emergency communications, including distress, urgency and safety calls, and the use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
1 day · Maximum 3 participants · $395 per person
Choose the certificate that fits your radio
LROCP - Long Range
For VHF, HF/SSB radio operators.
The Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) is for sailors and boat owners who use VHF as well as MF/HF marine radio.
It covers routine and emergency communications, distress procedures and DSC, with the additional knowledge needed to operate long-range marine radio equipment.
1 day · Maximum 3 participants · $495 per person
SROCP - Short Range
The radio certificate most recreational sailors need.
SROCP is designed for people operating VHF marine radio on recreational and commercial vessels.
We’ll work through routine radio procedures as well as distress, urgency and safety communications, including practical use of DSC. The emphasis is on understanding what to do, what to say and how to use the radio effectively when it matters.
With a maximum of three participants, there’s plenty of opportunity to practise using the equipment rather than simply learning the theory.
Duration: 1 day
Group size: Maximum 3 participants
Training: Theory and practical radio exercises
Certificate: SROCP
Price: $395 per person
LROCP - Long Range
For sailors going beyond VHF range.
LROCP is designed for people operating VHF and HF/SSB marine radio, particularly those preparing for offshore and extended coastal passages.
We’ll cover routine and emergency communications, distress, urgency and safety procedures, DSC and the additional knowledge needed to use long-range radio effectively.
With a maximum of three participants, there’s time to work with the equipment, practise radio procedures and understand how long-range communications fit into an offshore passage.
Duration: 1 day
Group size: Maximum 3 participants
Training: Theory and practical radio exercises
Certificate: LROCP
Price: $495 per person
Before you start
No previous marine radio experience is required.
The courses are designed for sailors, boat owners and anyone who needs a marine radio operator certificate.
Training includes both theory and practical radio exercises, with plenty of opportunity to practise the procedures before assessment.
By the end of the course
You should have a clear understanding of how marine radio communications work and the procedures used for routine, safety and emergency calls.
You’ll have practised making radio calls, using the correct procedures and responding to realistic situations.
Most importantly, you should know what to do and what to say when you need the radio for real.
You’ll leave more confident using a marine radio when it matters.
Ready to make the call?
Marine Radio
SROCP & LROCP
1 day · Maximum 3 participants
Hobart, Tasmania
Choose the certificate that fits your sailing - SROCP for VHF marine radio, or LROCP for VHF and HF/SSB.
If you're not sure which certificate you need, get in touch and we'll have a chat.
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