Office of Maritime Communications

The Office of Maritime Communications at the Australian Maritime College is responsible for the management of all functions associated with marine radio examinations and certification services in Australia. This includes the management of the invigilator network across Australia, production and distribution of the Marine Radio Operators Handbook, production and distribution of examination papers and certificates for:

Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP)
Marine Radio Operator's VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP)
Marine Satellite Communications Certificate of Endorsement (SATCOM)

The AMC is also responsible for reissuing certificates to holders who have lost or damaged certificates of proficiency. Find out how to obtain a certificate of proficiency.

Noticeboard

Pietro Bossi's free VHF DSC radio simulator
Great demonstration tool for seeing the advantages of VHF with DSC where the operator has the option to use GPS if they wish.

GMDSS - VHF DSC made easy

Office of Maritime Communications
Australian Maritime College
Locked Bag 1394,
Launceston, Tasmania, 7250
Telephone 1300 365 262
Facsimile 03 6335 4885
Email amcom@amc.edu.au