Accident investigations conducted by the Transportation Safety Board have made it clear that ineffective communication during emergency situations and/or the complete lack thereof, have contributed to tragic results for commercial fishermen. Get the training you need from experienced and qualified commercial fishermen who can demystify and instruct you in the proper and effective use of radio communications on board your vessel.
BC commercial fishermen cost: $180 CAD plus GST
(Non-BC commercial fishermen cost: $300 CAD plus GST)
Please note that a minimum of 4 participants are required for the ROC-M course to proceed. If the minimum requirement is not met one week before the start of the course, Fish Safe will be in contact to offer a full refund of the course registration fee. Course dates, locations, and start time are subject to change without notice.
Courses
Restricted Operator Certificate-Maritime
(ROC-M) Course
NEXT COURSE:
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Unit 100 - 12051 Horseshoe Way, Richmond BC V7A 4V4
Please note that due to our smaller class sizes, we are currently prioritizing registrations from commercial fishermen. If you are a non-commercial fisherman, please get in contact with us at fishsafe@fishsafebc.com and we will put you on our wait list.
A valid Fisher Registration Card (FRC) may be requested to verify that you fish commercially.
You have a radio – but do you really know how to use it?
This 1-day workshop will show you how. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
Transport Canada stipulates that this ROC-Maritime 1-day workshop is required by all onboard. It is essential that everyone understands emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques – you can’t afford to leave the dock without this vital training. Sign up today!
1 day course.