What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement?

• A. Licensed radio operator
• B. No operator required
• C. Amateur radio license
• D. Marine Radio Operator Permit

Answer: (D)

The question tests the minimum license required to operate shipboard radio under the Great Lakes Radio Agreement. Ships subject to this agreement must have at least one person on board who holds a Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP). This FCC-issued permit specifically certifies the operator to handle marine radio equipment and follow proper procedures for distress, safety, and regular communications on ship channels. An amateur radio license does not authorize commercial ship radiocommunications, and a generic licensed operator or no operator at all does not meet the agreement’s safety and regulatory requirements.