Restricted Operator Certificate Examination Format
The ROC examination consists three parts as follows:-
- Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) examination paper
- Radio Regulations / Operations Test
- Radiotelephone Communications (R/T) exercise simulating a Distress situation
To pass the examination, you must pass each of the above parts. There is a facility to resit any failed part (at the discretion of the Regional Examination Centre - REC), provided this is done within seven working days of the first attempt and at the same REC.
The SOLAS paper consists of one long question and 14 multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 75%.
Equipment Operation and Radio Regulations are tested together. Equipment includes VHF transceiver, VHF DSC, NAVTEX receiver and portable survival equipment (EPIRB, SART and VHF handheld radio). General topics covered include care and maintenance of antennas & batteries. The radio regulations are tested by oral examination as part of the practical examination. Pass mark is 75%.
The Radiotelephone Communications exercise involves a number of candidates taking the role of ships at sea. The examiner takes the role of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Candidates are required to use correct verbal and written procedures at appropriate times during the execution of the scenario. Pass mark is 75%.
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