Ship Station Operator's Certificate of Competency

Apply for Ship Station Operator’s Certificate of Competency

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)

For Individual Users only

This licence is only for individuals with no Unique Entity Number (UEN).

Application Details

You require a General Operator's Certificate of Competency (GOC) if you intend to operate maritime radio-communication equipment (such as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)) installed on board a Singapore registered ship, and within and outside of Sea Area A1

For more information on the General Operator’s Certificate of Competency, please access https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/general-operator’s-certificate-of-competency.

You require a Restricted Operator's Certificate of Competency (ROC) if you intend to operate maritime radio-communication equipment (such as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)) installed on board a Singapore registered ship, and ONLY within Sea Area A1

For more information on the Restricted Operator’s Certificate of Competency, please access https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/restricted-operator’s-certificate-of-competency.