License: Radio Officer

United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center external site

2100 2nd St., SW

Washington, DC 20593-0001

(202) 267-0218

The Radio Officer's license is issued to applicants who have a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license as first or second class radiotelegraph operator (T1, T2). Certain officers are required to hold Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) certification issued by the FCC. Further information can be found at theUSCG website http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.