You will require this licence if you intend to operate maritime radiocommunications equipment using 27 MHz and VHF frequencies. Individual apparatus licences are required for:
All radiocommunications equipment covered by this licence must be under the control of a qualified operator at all times.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.
Apparatus licences may be issued for periods varying from one day to up to five years. However, the most common period is one year.
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.
Navigation Act 2012 Australian Government (Opens in new window)
Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Stations 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2015 Australian Government
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Australian Communications and Media Authority
Radiocommunications Licensing and Telecommunications Deployment
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Maritime Ship Licence (Opens in new window)
