Camtronics Marine is FCC Authorized to perform Radio Safety Inspections & Certifications, Call us Today to Schedule your Inspection & Certification. United States Coast Guard and FCC regulations stipulate that shipboard VHF radios on commercial vessels be inspected and certified once every five years when sailing on domestic voyages and once every 12 months when sailing on international voyages.
As a FCC Certified and Licensed Technician, I will inspect your complete VHF radio installation, perform any necessary repairs and issue the appropriate certificate to assure the vessel is in full compliance.
As a FCC Certified and Licensed Technician, I will inspect your complete VHF radio installation, perform any necessary repairs and issue the appropriate certificate to assure the vessel is in full compliance.
Vessels Carrying more than 6 passengers for hire, such as sport fishing charters, deep sea fishing boats, dive boats, dolphin watching, dinner cruises, yacht charters, towing vessels, pilot boats, casino boats and water taxi's require FCC Form 824.
FCC 824: COMMUNICATIONS ACT SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE: When a single VHF radio is provided for communications, the FCC 824 is the applicable certificate. Vessels which carry more than 6 passengers for hire, such as harbor cruises, sports fishing trips, dive trips, dolphin watching, and dinner cruises are all included in this group.
FCC 824: COMMUNICATIONS ACT SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE: When a single VHF radio is provided for communications, the FCC 824 is the applicable certificate. Vessels which carry more than 6 passengers for hire, such as harbor cruises, sports fishing trips, dive trips, dolphin watching, and dinner cruises are all included in this group.
Vessels carrying a second VHF Radio for Bridge to Bridge Communication Require FCC Form 827
FCC 827: VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE: When a second VHF radio is carried aboard for the purpose of compliance with the Vessel Bride-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act, this is the applicable certificate. An example would be an excursion vessel, towing vessel, pilot vessel, water taxi or any vessel more than 20 meters in length that regularly navigates a harbor area where VHF Channel 13 is regularly monitored.
FCC 827: VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE: When a second VHF radio is carried aboard for the purpose of compliance with the Vessel Bride-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act, this is the applicable certificate. An example would be an excursion vessel, towing vessel, pilot vessel, water taxi or any vessel more than 20 meters in length that regularly navigates a harbor area where VHF Channel 13 is regularly monitored.