Marine Radio Certificate Comparison
SROCP
LROCP
27MHz Radio
VHF Radio
Inland / Enclosed Waters
MF / HF Radio
Offshore / Open Waters
Ocean Use
How do I study for the Marine Radio Licence?
The best way to study for the SROCP or LROCP is through the Online Marine Radio Course.
You’ll learn how to select a channel or frequency, make a broadcast, emergency situations, and much more!
We offer this course with Above & Beyond Boating, and you will receive a login for the course within 48 hours.
This course covers all the content for your selected type, and guides you through all the training you need to be ready for the examination.
When you’ve finished the course and are feeling confident, get in touch with us to book your test.
Is the Marine Radio Licence Exam hard?
Sitting the multiple choice exam is very straightforward, and we find that all students are highly prepared once the online training is completed. Each course has a test:
SROCP Exam
The SROCP test consists of 25 questions, with a 30 minute time limit and a pass mark of 18/25.
LROCP Exam
For those doing LROCP questions are doubled to 50, twice the time of 60 minutes, and pass mark of 35/50.
It’s not unusual to complete the exams with plenty of time remaining in the session.
What happens in the Marine Radio Licence Practical?
This is where you put your newly-learned radio knowledge to use!
Both the SROCP and LROCP begin with a role-play scenario involving these topics on a simulated radio:
Operate a Marine Radio Unit
Switch it on and select a channel/frequency
Use Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Show you can control the Radio properly
Demonstrate Typical Broadcasts, Mayday Calls
With a focus on time-sensitive emergencies
Finishing the Marine Radio Licence
Now you’ve completed all the training and assessments, you’re done!
We’ll send your application into the Office of Maritime Communications for you, with no additional fees due.
How long does processing take?
Processing takes an average of 3 weeks for the OMC to approve a SROCP or LROCP, though this can stretch out to 4 weeks during peak periods.
Once your assessment is verified and processed it’ll be posted to your address, and you can use it for work or play! It never expires, all that’s left is to enjoy!