Operator Certificate in the Maritime Field

This service provides information and makes it possible to apply for an operator’s certificate in the maritime field.

Candidates for the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) certificate examination who meet the following conditions:

  • Residents of Israel or those who hold a valid certification certificate as defined in the Sailing (Mariners) Regulations, 5762 - 2002, or a boat operating certificate as defined in the Sailing (Mariners) Regulations (Small Boat Operators), 5758 - 1998; 
  • Depending on age:
    • Over the age of 16 – for a boat operators license for small boats 
    • Over the age of 18 – for a professional mariner's license.
  • Meet the conditions in the Wireless Telegraph Regulations (Licenses, Certificates and Fees), 5757 - 1987.
Citizens with a GMDSS certificate issued by another country will be required to pass a theoretical and practical exam.
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  1. The Administrator – the person in charge of managing radio frequencies and who reports directly to the Director General of the Ministry, according to the Wireless Telegraph Ordinance [New Version], 5732 - 1972.
  2.  A certificate is issued pursuant to the Wireless Telegraph Ordinance [New Version], 5732 - 1972 and pursuant to the Wireless Telegraph Regulations (Licenses, Certificates and Fees), 1987 - 1987.
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Following are details of the Grades

Following are details of the Grades

  • REO – Radio Electronic Officer – dedicated radio and electronics officers in the merchant navy. 
  • GOC – General Operator Certificate – deck officers in the merchant navy who operate a mobile wireless station on a ship in international trade. 
  • ROC – Restricted Operator Certificate – officers in the merchant navy on ships in national trade and for all crews on duty in a merchant navy ship.
     

Following are details of the Grades

LRC – Long Range Certificate

Long-range operators that include a license to operate a mobile wireless system that includes at least one of the following:

  •  DSC voice systems in the very high frequency range (156 - 173 MHz) or high frequency range (2 - 30 MHz). 
  • Inmarsat C type wireless satellite station (other satellite wireless stations that operate with the help of a SIM card do not have an operator’s license, similar to any other national mobile phone).
  • EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) and PLB (Personal Locator Beacon). 
  • Homing means – SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) – which does not require a license to operate them, but knowledge of the operation thereof is required to prevent false alarms and the unnecessary triggering of the emergency systems.

SRC – Short Range Certificate

Short range operators including at least one of the following:

  • Very high frequency system (VHF) in the field of speech and DSC (Digital Selective Calling). 
  • EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon). 
  • Homing means – SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) – which does not require a license to operate them, but knowledge of the operation thereof is required to prevent false alarms and the unnecessary triggering of the emergency systems.

Coastal Range Certificate – CRC.

Beach range operators who operate at least one of the following:

  • The lifeguards at bathing beaches, owners of jet skis and fishermen who sail up to a distance of 4 miles from the shoreline. 
  • Operation of equipment in the maritime field to call for help and call the search and rescue systems in the country. 
  • These systems operate on international frequencies and channels, which are also used by ships and professional boats. A license is required to operate them.
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The required documents for each application must be filled out:

  • Confidentiality Declaration. 
  •  Photocopy of an Israeli identity card or passport. 
  •  Confirmation of the payment of the fee, after receiving confirmation of the certificate from the Ministry of Communications. 
  • Operators in the maritime service will also attach an application form for the examination. 
  • Radio operators applying to engage in the GMDSS maritime service will also attach a personal questionnaire.
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The required documents must be scanned (preferably printed and not handwritten) and sent by e-mail to the following address: [email protected]

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Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.

Ministry of Communications

Engineering Administration – Spectrum Planning and Engineering Division

03-5198275
Email: [email protected]

Public Reception (arrival must be coordinated in advance)

  • Sunday to Thursday from 08:30 to 16:00, except for festivals and festival eves 
    Friday – no public reception 
    Address: Ministry of Communications - 10th Floor, East Entrance, Shalom Meir Tower, 9, Achad Ha’am St. Tel Aviv.