Should I Get My Marine Radio Operator License?

You only need an FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit (MROP) if you are going to be operating any of the following vessels:

• Vessels with a length of 65 feet or more
• Any inspected vessels carrying passengers for hire (includes Great Lakes inspected vessels)
• Vessels subject to the Radiotelephone Act
• All towing vessels 26 feet and over
• All vessels going to ports in other countries

The FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit is great to have but we do not recommend getting it if you do not need it for work.  

You can take the course anywhere you want but we recommend doing these courses  to get your FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit:

• https://uscaptainstraining.com/courses/marine-radio-operator-permit-mp/
• https://pathfindercaptain.com/product/marine-radio-operator-permit/
• https://www.marinerslearningsystem.com/mrop-marine-radio-operator-permit-mp-online-course-test-bundle.html

We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!

MM-SEAS is free to use on your own and if you need some more personalized help you can upgrade to MM-SEAS Pro inside of the site.

No matter what, when you are ready to submit your application, you can choose to have the MM-SEAS staff create a perfect application, handle the USCG application fees and work with the USCG on your behalf to resolve any issues for a flat fee of $349 or you can choose to submit on your own.

Pro MM-SEAS members get access to unlimited live 1 on 1 calls with one of our USCG Licensing Specialists. We've found that answering questions live with screen sharing in a video call makes both of our lives easier. Pro MM-SEAS members can access these features inside of MM-SEAS under License Guidance.