{"id":991160,"date":"2026-10-29T04:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T04:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/radio-operator-license-yacht\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T04:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T04:30:11","slug":"radio-operator-license-yacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/radio-operator-license-yacht\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Operator License for a Yacht: What US Owners Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p>If your yacht stays in US waters and you only use VHF, you do not need a radio operator license. The moment you dock in a foreign port or talk to a foreign coast or ship station, you need two things: a ship station license for the vessel and a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit for the person using the radio. Those are two different documents, and mixing them up is the most common mistake owners make.<\/p>\n<p>This guide separates the operator\u2019s paper from the boat\u2019s paper, shows what applies under US rules, and explains what changes under other flags. It also covers how the call sign and MMSI fit in.<\/p>\n<div data-blg-cta=\"after_tldr\" data-blg-cta-layout=\"banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &apos;Segoe UI&apos;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">\n<div style=\"border-radius:26px;padding:min(22px,3.2vw);background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,#eed1d1 0 150px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 151px),radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,#eed1d1 0 130px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 131px),linear-gradient(180deg,#f3e1e1 0%,#f9f0f0 100%)\">\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"padding:34px 30px;text-align:center\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.3;background:#9f0101;color:#ffffff\">Vessel Flag<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:#1f2937;margin:0\">Align Your Radio Paperwork With Your Flag<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:56px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#9f0101;margin:12px 0 14px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:44em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">VesselFlag helps yacht owners navigate vessel registration across international flags, with MMSI licensing among its related maritime services.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px 13px 26px;background:#9f0101;color:#ffffff\">D\u00e9couvrez les diff\u00e9rentes formules d'inscription<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tldr\" tabindex=\"-1\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Voluntary vessels that stay in US waters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-stations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">need no license<\/a> to use marine VHF, radar or an EPIRB.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign ports change the answer: you then need a ship station license for the yacht and an operator permit for the person on the radio.<\/li>\n<li>The station license belongs to the vessel and the operator permit belongs to the person. They are issued separately and do not substitute for each other.<\/li>\n<li>Outside the US, rules follow the flag and the cruising area. The UK, for example, expects a Short Range Certificate for anyone operating the radio.<\/li>\n<li>Your MMSI comes with the station license process, so plan the radio paperwork together with registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\" tabindex=\"-1\">Table des mati\u00e8res<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#operator-permit-versus-station-license\">Operator permit versus station license<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-the-us-requires-for-yacht-owners\">What the US requires for yacht owners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-your-flag-changes-the-answer\">Why your flag changes the answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#call-sign-and-mmsi-how-they-connect\">Call sign and MMSI: how they connect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting-qualified-what-training-involves\">Getting qualified: what training involves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#perspective-pair-the-radio-paperwork-with-the-flag-decision\">Perspective: pair the radio paperwork with the flag decision<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#make-the-radio-part-of-your-registration\">Make the radio part of your registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-practical-checklist-before-you-sail-abroad\">A practical checklist before you sail abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"operator-permit-versus-station-license\" tabindex=\"-1\">Operator permit versus station license<\/h2>\n<p>The phrase \u201cradio operator license\u201d covers two separate things.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>ship station license<\/strong> authorizes the radio equipment aboard a specific vessel. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FCC explains<\/a> that this license covers the ship\u2019s equipment, while an operator permit authorizes an individual to communicate with foreign stations or use certain radio equipment.<\/p>\n<p>An <strong>operator permit or certificate<\/strong> is about the person. It says someone is entitled, and in some countries competent, to operate the radio. The Royal Yachting Association makes the same split: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/regulations\/licensing-onboard-electronics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">operator certificates concern competence<\/a>, while a Ship Radio Licence authorizes the installation and use of equipment on a named ship.<\/p>\n<p>In practice:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Ship station license<\/th>\n<th>Operator permit or certificate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Attaches to<\/td>\n<td>The vessel<\/td>\n<td>The person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>What it authorizes<\/td>\n<td>The installed radio equipment<\/td>\n<td>Operating the radio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gives you<\/td>\n<td>Call sign and MMSI<\/td>\n<td>Entitlement to operate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transferable?<\/td>\n<td>Not when the boat is sold or the radio moves to another boat<\/td>\n<td>Stays with the holder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The FCC\u2019s navigation center states that a <a href=\"https:\/\/navcen.uscg.gov\/fcc-radio-licenses\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ship station license is not transferable<\/a> if the boat is sold or the radio equipment is moved to another boat. A buyer applies for a new one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-the-us-requires-for-yacht-owners\" tabindex=\"-1\">What the US requires for yacht owners<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"staying-in-us-waters\" tabindex=\"-1\">Staying in US waters<\/h3>\n<p>Under FCC rules, voluntary ships operating domestically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-stations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">do not need a license<\/a> to operate marine VHF radio, radar or EPIRBs. The regulation behind this is 47 CFR Part 80: a ship station is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-47\/chapter-I\/subchapter-D\/part-80\/subpart-B\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">licensed by rule<\/a> when it is not subject to statutory, treaty or agreement radio-carriage requirements, does not travel to foreign ports and does not make international communications.<\/p>\n<p>All three conditions must hold. A weekend cruiser on a lake or the coast usually meets them. A yacht that is required to carry a radio by law, or that sails to the Bahamas or Mexico, does not.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1793068708899_Three-conditions-for-the-US-domestic-radio-exemption.jpeg\" alt=\"Three conditions for the US domestic radio exemption\"><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"crossing-into-foreign-waters\" tabindex=\"-1\">Crossing into foreign waters<\/h3>\n<p>If you travel to a foreign port, the FCC says a ship station license and an operator permit are both required. Otherwise, maritime stations are licensed individually or by fleet.<\/p>\n<p>The operator permit most yacht owners need is the <strong>Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit<\/strong>. Per the FCC, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">required if you dock in a foreign port<\/a> or communicate with foreign coast or ship stations. It is valid for the holder\u2019s lifetime and does not require a test.<\/p>\n<p>The ship station license for a voluntary vessel is valid for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-stations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ten years<\/a>, and renewals are filed electronically through the FCC Universal Licensing System. Put the expiry date in your calendar when you receive it, because an expired station license on a boat headed abroad is an easy problem to prevent and a hard one to fix in a foreign harbor.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"when-the-permit-is-not-enough\" tabindex=\"-1\">When the permit is not enough<\/h3>\n<p>The restricted permit is the entry-level document. Commercial vessels, larger ships and vessels with mandatory GMDSS equipment fall under different rules, and the operator requirements rise accordingly. The FCC\u2019s Marine Radio Operator Permit, for example, covers radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels, including those over 300 tons. If your yacht is chartered commercially or approaches that size, confirm the requirement with the FCC and your flag administration before you sail.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-your-flag-changes-the-answer\" tabindex=\"-1\">Why your flag changes the answer<\/h2>\n<p>The US rules above apply to US-flagged vessels and US operators. Many yacht owners fly a different flag, or charter a boat abroad, and then a different regulator decides what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Three things drive the requirement:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Flag state.<\/strong> The registry\u2019s country usually issues the station license and assigns the call sign and MMSI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cruising area.<\/strong> Domestic use, coastal international use and ocean passages each have different expectations for equipment and operator qualification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vessel type and equipment.<\/strong> Pleasure yachts, commercial yachts and SOLAS ships are treated differently, and DSC, HF and satellite equipment add requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"united-kingdom\" tabindex=\"-1\">Royaume-Uni<\/h3>\n<p>Ofcom\u2019s ship radio licences stipulate that radio equipment may be operated only by, or under the direct supervision of, a person holding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/siteassets\/resources\/documents\/manage-your-licence\/ships\/ship-radio-licences-guidance-notes-for-licensing.pdf?v=323115\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate<\/a>. The minimum certificate for VHF, including DSC in GMDSS Sea Area A1, is the Short Range Certificate, administered by the RYA.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"australia\" tabindex=\"-1\">Australie<\/h3>\n<p>The Australian regulator splits the field by use. The AWQ is for casual boaters using VHF in Australian waters, while a GMDSS radio operator\u2019s certificate is required for certain stations, including vessels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acma.gov.au\/marine-radio-qualifications\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subject to Commonwealth survey<\/a>. Registered training organizations provide AWQ testing, and the same page notes that aviation radio qualifications are not recognized as equivalent to any marine radio qualification.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hong-kong\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<p>A ship station licence is required for radiocommunications stations on ocean-going and river trade vessels. Per the regulator\u2019s guidelines it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coms-auth.hk\/filemanager\/statement\/en\/upload\/636\/gn062024.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">valid for two years and costs $300<\/a> (Hong Kong dollars in that document). Applicants need a Hong Kong registry certificate and an acceptance document from a recognized Accounting Authority to settle the ship\u2019s radio traffic account.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"chartering-abroad\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chartering abroad<\/h3>\n<p>US sailors who charter in Europe often hit this problem first. A US boater can legally run VHF at home with no paperwork, then find the charter base in the Mediterranean asks for a VHF certificate before handing over the keys. Many such bases accept a Short Range Certificate or equivalent. Ask your charter company which certificate it accepts before you book, not at the dock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"call-sign-and-mmsi-how-they-connect\" tabindex=\"-1\">Call sign and MMSI: how they connect<\/h2>\n<p>The station license is what produces your vessel\u2019s identity on the radio. According to Ofcom\u2019s guidance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/siteassets\/resources\/documents\/manage-your-licence\/ships\/ship-radio-licences-guidance-notes-for-licensing.pdf?v=323115\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">vessel\u2019s station license assigns<\/a> a unique call sign and MMSI number for identification in the maritime mobile service, and the MMSI is typically obtained during the station license application through the national telecommunications regulator.<\/p>\n<p>That has two practical effects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The MMSI follows the flag.<\/strong> If you re-flag a yacht, expect the radio identity to be reissued by the new administration. Your DSC radio and AIS transponder then need to be reprogrammed with the new number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The MMSI belongs to the vessel record.<\/strong> Because the license is not transferable on sale, a buyer starts the radio paperwork again, and the seller should delete or update the old record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We handle the radio side together with registration for several flags. Our published fees are \u20ac149 for a Polish MMSI license, \u20ac150 for UK Part 1 MMSI (Ofcom) registration and \u20ac649 for an MMSI application under the Malta registration. Our dedicated guides cover the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/licence-radio-de-malte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malta radio license<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/poland-radio-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poland radio license<\/a> in detail, including the ship station permit, MMSI and operator certificate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"getting-qualified-what-training-involves\" tabindex=\"-1\">Getting qualified: what training involves<\/h2>\n<p>What you do depends on the country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US:<\/strong> the restricted permit needs no exam. You apply through the FCC and receive a lifetime permit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK:<\/strong> you take a Short Range Certificate course and assessment through an RYA-recognized provider. The course can usually be done in any country, which helps owners who are not UK residents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Australia:<\/strong> testing for the AWQ runs through registered training organizations, and the Australian Maritime College manages the higher-level exams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial and GMDSS vessels:<\/strong> the International Maritime Organization says it is very important that the responsible radio operator holding a General Operator\u2019s or Restricted Operator\u2019s Certificate is <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.imo.org\/localresources\/en\/OurWork\/Safety\/Documents\/IMO%20Documents%20related%20to\/COMSAR.1-Circ.32-Rev.3.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">properly instructed and trained<\/a> to use GMDSS radio equipment. The same circular says the radio license and operator certificates should be checked during a radio installation survey on SOLAS ships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A certificate is not the same as competence. Whatever paper you hold, rehearse a DSC distress call with everyone who might be at the helm. A crew member who has never pressed the red button is a weak link. Equally, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goldenwatersports.com\/blog\/multi-day-boat-rental-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">testing the VHF before you leave<\/a> the dock is a habit worth keeping on every trip, owned or rented.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"perspective-pair-the-radio-paperwork-with-the-flag-decision\" tabindex=\"-1\">Perspective: pair the radio paperwork with the flag decision<\/h2>\n<p>We see the same pattern with US owners again and again. They treat the radio license as a late, minor item and register the yacht first. Then they find that the call sign, the MMSI and the operator requirement all depend on the flag they just chose.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1793068666932_Yacht-flag-choice-branching-to-three-radio-requirements.jpeg\" alt=\"Yacht flag choice branching to three radio requirements\"><\/p>\n<p>We work daily across six major registries, and each handles radio identity differently. Some flags issue the station license and MMSI in a straightforward way alongside the registration. Others want the radio documents produced by a separate authority, in a specific order, with documents that may need translation. Decide the cruising area and the operator qualifications first, then pick the flag and the timeline. Doing it in that order saves the re-programming and re-filing that come from changing the radio identity after the fact.<\/p>\n<p>One more point: use decides whether a yacht is treated as private or commercial, not how it is paid for. That classification flows through to the radio and operator requirements, so settle it early. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/private-vs-commercial-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private versus commercial registration<\/a> explains how that works.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u2014 VesselFlag<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"make-the-radio-part-of-your-registration\" tabindex=\"-1\">Make the radio part of your registration<\/h2>\n<p>If you are registering a yacht under a foreign flag, we can run the registration and the radio licensing as one file. Provisional registration typically takes 1 to 7 days depending on the flag, and we manage the paperwork from end to end, including the MMSI where the flag requires one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1771260086041_vesselflag.jpg\" alt=\"Vessel Flag\"><\/p>\n<p>Our published registration fees range from \u20ac290 to \u20ac2,990 for San Marino, \u20ac320 to \u20ac550 for Poland, \u20ac550 to \u20ac1,050 for UK Part 1 and \u20ac780 to \u20ac2,420 for Malta, with the amount depending on the vessel and package. If you are a US owner weighing a foreign flag, start with our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/foreign-yacht-registration-us-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foreign yacht registration for US owners<\/a>, then look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flag registration options<\/a> that fit your cruising plans.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-practical-checklist-before-you-sail-abroad\" tabindex=\"-1\">A practical checklist before you sail abroad<\/h2>\n<p>Work through this before the first foreign passage:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Confirm the flag\u2019s radio rules.<\/strong> Ask the registry or your agent whether the station license, call sign and MMSI come with registration or need a separate application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the vessel\u2019s station license.<\/strong> Is it in the right name, for the right vessel, and still valid? Remember it does not move to a new boat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name your operators.<\/strong> List everyone who may use the radio and check each holds the operator document the countries on your route expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match the radio to the paperwork.<\/strong> The MMSI programmed into the DSC radio and AIS must be the one on the license.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry originals.<\/strong> Keep the station license and operator certificates aboard. Charter bases and port officials often want the original, not a photo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan for sale or transfer.<\/strong> If you sell, the station license will not pass to the buyer. If you buy, budget time for a new one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check documents for translation needs.<\/strong> Some registries require translated paperwork. Our note on <a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/yacht-document-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yacht document translation<\/a> lists what usually needs it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" tabindex=\"-1\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"do-i-need-a-license-to-use-a-marine-radio-on-my-yacht-in-the-us\" tabindex=\"-1\">Do I need a license to use a marine radio on my yacht in the US?<\/h3>\n<p>Not if the vessel is a voluntary ship that stays in US waters, does not make international communications and is not required by law to carry a radio. In that case the FCC says no license is needed for marine VHF, radar or an EPIRB. A foreign port or a foreign contact changes that.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-ship-station-license-and-an-operator-permit\" tabindex=\"-1\">What is the difference between a ship station license and an operator permit?<\/h3>\n<p>The ship station license authorizes the radio equipment on one vessel and assigns its call sign and MMSI. The operator permit authorizes a person to use the radio. You may need both when going abroad, and neither replaces the other.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"does-the-fcc-restricted-radiotelephone-operator-permit-expire\" tabindex=\"-1\">Does the FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit expire?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The FCC describes it as valid for the holder\u2019s lifetime, and it requires no test. It is needed if you dock in a foreign port or talk to foreign stations. The ship station license, by contrast, runs ten years and must be renewed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-do-i-get-an-mmsi-for-my-yacht\" tabindex=\"-1\">How do I get an MMSI for my yacht?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually through the ship station license application with the national regulator of the vessel\u2019s flag. The license assigns the call sign and MMSI together. If you change flag, expect a new number and reprogram your DSC radio and AIS.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"does-my-us-permit-cover-me-in-europe-or-australia\" tabindex=\"-1\">Does my US permit cover me in Europe or Australia?<\/h3>\n<p>Not automatically. Other countries set their own operator qualifications, such as the UK Short Range Certificate or the Australian AWQ. Check the requirement of the country whose waters you will use, or whose flag you will fly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-stations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ship Radio Stations Licensing, FCC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/wireless\/bureau-divisions\/mobility-division\/maritime-mobile\/ship-radio-stations\/ship-radio-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ship Radio Stations Operations, FCC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-47\/chapter-I\/subchapter-D\/part-80\/subpart-B\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">47 CFR Part 80 Subpart B, eCFR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/navcen.uscg.gov\/fcc-radio-licenses\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FCC Radio Licenses, USCG Navigation Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ofcom.org.uk\/siteassets\/resources\/documents\/manage-your-licence\/ships\/ship-radio-licences-guidance-notes-for-licensing.pdf?v=323115\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ship Radio Licences: Guidance notes for licensing, Ofcom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/regulations\/licensing-onboard-electronics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Licensing onboard electronics, RYA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acma.gov.au\/marine-radio-qualifications\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marine radio qualifications, ACMA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coms-auth.hk\/filemanager\/statement\/en\/upload\/636\/gn062024.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guidelines for application for ship station licence, Hong Kong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.imo.org\/localresources\/en\/OurWork\/Safety\/Documents\/IMO%20Documents%20related%20to\/COMSAR.1-Circ.32-Rev.3.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations, IMO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.goldenwatersports.com\/blog\/multi-day-boat-rental-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-day boat rental tips: testing VHF and USCG gear<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\" tabindex=\"-1\">Recommand\u00e9<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/foreign-yacht-registration-us-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Yacht Registration for US Owners (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vesselflag.com\/fr\/yacht-document-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yacht Document Translation for Registration: What to Translate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a radio operator license on a yacht? 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