Marine Radio Exam
From Your Home or Boat
Sit your official VHF or MF/HF marine radio exam online via Zoom — fully supervised, fully accredited, and conveniently scheduled.
Online Marine Radio Exam
Take your VHF or MF/HF marine radio exam online with Blue Water Sailing from your own home (or boat) and gain your marine radio licence. You will complete the exam online under the supervision of our AMC authorised invigilator via Zoom. You can be assured of our support to make this as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
- ✓ Online exams 3–4 times a month — evening sessions available
- ✓ Simple at-home setup — sit from your couch, your desk, or even your boat
- ✓ Multiple choice format — 70% pass mark required for both SROCP and LROCP; additional practical component via Zoom
- ✓ LROCP includes VHF (Short Range) — the Long Range licence covers both MF/HF and VHF, so you don't need to do both separately
- ✓ AMC accredited examiner — Tim is an authorised invigilator for the Australian Maritime College
- ✓ Book at least 5 days ahead — limited places, so we recommend booking early
- ✓ Full support throughout — we guide you through the AMC application, OMC payment, and Zoom setup
Exam Fees
Paid to Blue Water SailingExam Briefing
Watch Before You Sit Your Exam
Once you've booked, watch this short briefing video — it walks you through exactly what to expect on exam day, from joining the Zoom session to completing the practical component.
Need the full step-by-step process? Read the detailed exam instructions →
Technical Requirements
You must have high-speed internet capable of video conferencing — 4G mobile data is not sufficient. You will also need:
- A tablet, laptop, or computer with a working camera and microphone
- Basic computer skills (someone in your house can help with setup)
A fee of $55 applies if you need to resit due to forgotten booking, internet difficulties, or not passing.