Compass Australia is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACMA, AMSA, the Australian Maritime College, Service NSW, or Australian Sailing. It does not issue a radio qualification or boat licence.

Choose the right Australian marine-radio route

Keep AWQ Australian-waters preparation distinct from the internationally recognised SROCP VHF and DSC route, with original private call practice and current authority boundaries.

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Australian Marine Radio Study Companion

Australian marine-radio preparation with separate AWQ and SROCP/DSC tracks and private call rehearsal.

$39.999 modules

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AWQ or SROCP

Compare scope, assessment route, DSC, and intended operation.

NSW licence readiness

An original validation diagnostic, not the official test pool.

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Independent and source-reviewed

Clear boundaries protect learners and the Compass brand

Original content is reviewed against current Australian government and examination-authority sources. State and territory boating requirements remain separate. Compass Australia is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACMA, AMSA, the Australian Maritime College, Service NSW, or Australian Sailing. It does not issue a radio qualification or boat licence.