Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Will Seavoice Training run a course for a group, such as dive groups or sailing clubs?
Q - Should I have some pre-course knowledge? (VHF Course)
Answers
Q - I use my vessel in European waterways, do I need ATIS Automatic Transmitter identification system programming into my Marine band Radio?
A - First you will have to email Ofcom's Licensing Centre with the following details:
- the name of the licensee
- the UK ship radio licence number
- the vessel's name
- the vessel's callsign
- the vessel's MMSI number
Ofcom will issue you a special licence amendment.
Next, contact your Marine Radio Electronics agent for the ATIS to be programmed into your Marine Radio.
For more information on ATIS see ICOM's ATIS Factsheet.
Before purchasing a new Marine Band radio make sure it's ATIS compatible.
Q - Will Seavoice Training run a course for a group, such as dive groups or sailing clubs?
A - Yes, I will come out to groups of 6 person minimum or 10 maximum at one of my venues or to a suitable venue of your choice. Please call us for further information.
Q - Should I have some pre-course knowledge? (VHF Course)
A - I would suggest you learn the phonetic alphabet before the course, as you will be tested on it.
Q - I would like to licence my Marine Radio equipment with Ofcom, do you have a link to the Ships Licencing centres online system?
A - Yes, go to Ofcom's ships radio licensing online centre and follow the links.
