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Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)

 

Description

MPs are required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels that sail the Great Lakes. They are also required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons and vessels which carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States. They are also required to operate certain aviation radiotelephone stations and certain coast radiotelephone stations.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must:

  • be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States; and
  • be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English; and
  • pass a written and/or telegraphy examination(s) as described below under Examinations.

Term of License

An MP is issued for the holder's lifetime. (Prior to March 25, 2008, the license term for an MP was five years. Any holder of an MP that expired prior to March 25, 2008, was required to file an application to renew the permit within the five-year grace period after expiration.)

How to Obtain a License

Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates (for the requisite written examination element). Use the FCC Form 605 and the FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) to renew a license or to replace a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs) file these documents for applicants who test with them. Ask your COLEM if it provides this service to its customers.

Examination

To obtain an FCC Commercial Operator License, applicants must submit, to the Commission, proof of passing written Elements as illustrated in the following table.

Type of License Elements
Marine Radio Operator Permit Written Element 1

Written Examination Elements

Element 1 - Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions.

Test Questions To Prepare For The Exam

https://www.fcctestonline.com/question_pools/element_1/1-A.htm

Here is one source for taking the exam online:  https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/mrop-marine-radio-operator-permit-mp-test.html

 


BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Capt. Kathryn Tingley, President
Capt. Ray Brewer, Vice-President
Capt. Bob Wood, Secretary-Treasurer
Capt. Steve Backo, Director
Capt. Greg Bennett, Director
Capt. Chris Tertinek, Director
Capt. Tim Maxam , Director
Capt. Jack Morris, Director
Capt. Holger Stave, Director

LINKS OF INTEREST

  • Foghorn Magazine
  • BoatUS.com
  • Prof Mariner Mag
  • Lake Ontario Marine Weather
  • NYS Boating Certificate Course – BoatSafeNY
  • NYS Boating Certificate Course – USCG Auxiliary
  • NOAA
  • Boating Safety Guide
  • Cayuga Floating Classroom

PUBLIC EDUCATION

  • First Mate Safe Return
  • How to Read a Nautical Chart
  • Captain’s License Course

 

CONTACTS

Captain Bob Wood
(585) 330-5934
SBMCA
PO Box  821 
Pittsford, NY 14534
email: sodusbaycaptains@gmail.com

Sodus Bay Maritime Captains Association
PO Box 821, Pittsford, NY 14534

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