ROC-M is a one day course and has a maximum capacity of 12 students. Coursework includes proper radio conversation protocol, Digital Selective Calling emergency procedures and information concerning the new GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
Restricted Operator Course Maritime (MarineVHF radio… ROC-M) is required for all boats using DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF radios within 25 miles of shore.
As long as you do not operate further out, or your vessel is licensed to go no more than 25 nautical Miles offshore, an ROC-M course (one day) course will usually suffice.The ROC-M certification does not expire, it’s good for life!
If you’re boat has a marine VHF radio, you are required to hold a marine radio certification (ROCM minimum).ROC-MC is NOT normally required in these cases and not available at Datum Marine at this time.
If in doubt, please consult with Internet, Science and Economic Development Canada – Spectrum Management:
ROC-M is a one day course and has a maximum capacity of 12 students. Coursework includes proper radio conversation protocol, Digital Selective Calling emergency procedures and information concerning the new GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
Datum Marine offers boating courses and develop and teach commercial power boat handling and navigation courses. These boating courses are geared towards getting students working in the commercial marine industry.
We offer the following Transport Canada accredited boating courses in classroom and on-the-water formats.
ROC-M Restricted Operator Certificate Marine Radio
SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (formerly MED A3)
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
SVOP Captain's Bootcamp
We run regular SVOP, SDVBS and ROCM courses in Richmond (Vancouver), Abbotsford (Fraser Valley), Victoria, Campbell River, and Tofino! These are certificates and qualifications needed at the entry level into the commercial marine industry anywhere in Canada.
Sailors will learn the fundamentals and be introduced to the sport of sailing.
At the Fanshawe Yacht Club Sailing School, we offer our youth program as a day school through the summer months.
These lessons will prepare you to be able to sail safely as the crew of a sloop-rigged keelboat 6 to 12 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in 5 – 20 knots (not gusting over 25 knots) of wind by day.
CANSail introduces new sailors to the fundamental sailing skills in the Optimist/420 dinghy.
Brigs offers voyages for adults 18+ who want to learn to sail a tall ship.
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