Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages
- Types of VHF radio equipment are selected and operated within limits of specifications
- VHF radio equipment is operated to transmit and receive various types of signal as per manufacturer's instructions, established radio operation procedures and regulatory requirements
- Regulations and procedures applicable to vessel stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are applied during radio communication
- OH&S procedures and hazard control strategies are applied when operating VHF radio equipment as per vessel's ISM Code safety management system