Maritime Radio Operator Training held at Neiafu Featured
22 March, 2021. The Department of Communication under the Ministry of MEIDECC completed a two-day training course for Maritime Radio Operator to acquire Restricted Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency.
The training started on 18 to 19 March, 2021 and was held at the Vava’u Emergency Coordination Centre of the Ministry of MEIDECC.
The training was opened by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Paula P. Ma’u and attended by participants from Government Ministries, Public Enterprises, Community and Tour Operators.
In his opening remarks he reminds the participants of the importance of being certified as an Operator to operate VHF and HF Radio communication equipment.
This equipment provides services that are unique to maritime, a medium of communication during disaster saving peoples’ life.
Not only that, Tonga by law is bound by international convention with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulation 2020 and International Maritime Organization (IMO) and is our obligation that we provide this training in compliance.
He also thanked the participants for their support and hoped that this training will be a good cause to effectively and efficiently carry out their respective roles and responsibilities.
- MEIDECC
