FCC Commercial Radio Operator Licenses requirements. Who Needs A Commercial Operator License? How to Obtain a Commercial Radio Operator License? Examination Comparison Chart Testing Managers, Locations, Schedules and Fees, Licensing Terms Additional Licensing Information

Listings of ships with Inmarsat satellite communications; telex, fax, phone numbers for Inmarsat-A, B, M and Mini-M, and telex/e-mail addresses for Inmarsat-C terminals. Search by ship name with a minimum of 3 characters, or call-sign. A step-by-step guide for contacting the vessel is provided. Maritime Database of Inmarsat Equipped Vessels

Communications consultants specializing in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, GMDSS. Includes regulations, equipment requirements for merchant vessels, recreational craft and survival crafts as well as background history and GMDSS specific mailing/discussion list.

Publisher of books and CDs for professional shortwave radio monitoring. Prices listed.

Provides marine communication service to the worldwide maritime community 24 hours daily; Telex, E-mail, Radiotelephone (High Seas/VHF), and Satellite services.

Complete duplex and simplex channel plan available for download. USCG Navigation Center

Provides maritime email and internet service for boaters from your vessel to email addresses worldwide. Cruiseemail - CruiseEmail provides economical maritime Email service for boaters. Our public coast stations are designed to provide mariner's with easy and efficient Email access from your vessel to family and friends world wide.

E-mail over radio, radio telex and satellite services through a global network of stations.

Unofficial site covering Sydneyradio, Brisbaneradio, Perthradio, Darwinradio, Melbourneradio, Townsvilleradio; services, general information, and history.

A network of volunteer amateur radio operators that handles radio and internet email communication traffic between sailing and motoring vessels operating on all oceans and land-based parties, giving priority to maritime mobile stations.