Marine Radio - Do You Need One

[The Complete Angler]

Hi All

This may seem like a silly discussion but I have been doing some research as to where I actually need a marine radio and according to QLD law, you don't.
I have been looking all over the place and have found the QLD Government list of safety equipment which only states that an EPIRB or PLB is required if going into open water whereas other states make it mandatory to have a radio if going more than 3NM or thereabouts out. Can anyone else back this up or is there other facts out there that i have missed? Apart from the obvious that a radio is there for safety, I only have a 4.1 tinny so wouldn't be going out 50km and rarely head out into open waters even, so didn't see the need to own one.

Cheers

[banshee]

I wouldn't consider putting to sea without one,but then again I don't own a mobile.

[NAGG]

Here is a link of what you need for open waters -

www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/safety-rules/safety-equipment-table-checklist-open.pdf

If you go beyond the 2NM limit - you need a radio & epirb

Maritime enforce these regulations & they are on the water everywhere …….


Chris

[gazza2006au]

I thought mobiles only work so far out? Having a radio is a good thing even a portable so if the boat sinks u may just have that life line in your pocket or clipped onto your shirt and some are waterproof

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[scottar]

I would contact MSQ (Marine Safety Queensland) or Qld Boating and Fisheries for a definitive answer. That said, in Queensland, I can't locate any literature that would indicate it compulsory. Other states it certainly is.

[NAGG]

I would contact MSQ (Marine Safety Queensland) or Qld Boating and Fisheries for a definitive answer. That said, in Queensland, I can't locate any literature that would indicate it compulsory. Other states it certainly is.

looks pretty definitive to me

www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Safety-equipment-recreational-ships.aspx

[shaungonemad]

I can’t see anywhere where it says that it is a requirement.


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[disorderly]

Nah mate....you don't need a radio in QLD...

Mobile phone is helpful otherwise you will look like a goose if you have to activate your EPIRB to get home because of a minor engine problem..

[blacklab]

My only comment would be, Why the hell WOULDN'T you want to have one..????
For a pretty small outlay, most times less that a tank of fuel, or a fraction of the cost of your tackle, probably up there with the best purchase you could
make for your boat........
Just saying...

Col

[The Complete Angler]

Here is a link of what you need for open waters -

www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/safety-rules/safety-equipment-table-checklist-open.pdf

If you go beyond the 2NM limit - you need a radio & epirb

Maritime enforce these regulations & they are on the water everywhere …….


Chris

Thanks. That is good to know for NSW water, it doesn't apply to QLD waters though.

[The Complete Angler]

I would contact MSQ (Marine Safety Queensland) or Qld Boating and Fisheries for a definitive answer. That said, in Queensland, I can't locate any literature that would indicate it compulsory. Other states it certainly is.

Good idea, i might do that. That's what i was getting at in my post, there is nothing that states it's law to have one.

[The Complete Angler]

My only comment would be, Why the hell WOULDN'T you want to have one..????
For a pretty small outlay, most times less that a tank of fuel, or a fraction of the cost of your tackle, probably up there with the best purchase you could
make for your boat........
Just saying...

Col

Of course. I have just purchased a portable one to be on the safe side. Like I mentioned I don't go out too far into open waters but far enough so that my mobile isn't quite receiving signal. They aren't exactly cheap but I have one. I'm saying there's no QLD rule on having one like most other states.

[The Complete Angler]

looks pretty definitive to me

www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Safety-equipment-recreational-ships.aspx

I have seen this list many times, but where does it mention a VHF Radio is required? It doesn't lol

[Dignity]

I have seen this list many times, but where does it mention a VHF Radio is required? It doesn't lol

Nagg didn't say it was compulsary, he was saying it was definitive which also means if it's not listed it isn't compulsory.

[disorderly]

My only comment would be, Why the hell WOULDN'T you want to have one..????

Col

I have a VHF radio...but I guess I that makes me a criminal because I don't have a licence …

From what I can gather to get one …

I have to first do an online course, exam and then pay for a licence....These guys charge almost $300....

https://www.marineradiolicence.com.a...l-marine-radio

I refuse to pay that ...its bureaucracy gone mad...