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- Overview of the Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
- Steps to follow to obtain your ROC-MC
Overview of the Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
The Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) is a type of radio operator certificate.
It is intended for mariners who operate the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) on commercial ships within the North American A1 Sea Area, as defined in Radio Aids to Marine Navigation. This radio equipment is mandatory on board such vessels.
Steps to follow to obtain your ROC-MC
To obtain a ROC-MC, you need to take a course and pass an exam administered by an accredited institution.
Consult RIC-25 — Syllabus for the Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) for details on the scope of the ROC-MC examination. This guide contains information on requirements, regulations and more.
- Contact an accredited institution
- For ROC-MC certification, accredited institutions provide both training and examinations.
- The full list of accredited institutions can be found in annex A of the ROC-MC syllabus.
- Once you have completed and passed your official exam, your certificate will be mailed to you.
- Create your account (optional)
- An account allows you to request a reprint of your certificate. To create your account, you will need your certificate serial number.