Yes, cruise ships have radio operators known as Chief Radio Officers who are responsible for operating and maintaining all radio communication devices on the ship. They handle tasks such as sending telegrams, monitoring weather reports, and managing telex communications.

To become a radio operator on an oil rig in the UK, you will need skills in operating and repairing radio equipment, a vocational degree or training, certification, and medical and security clearance to work in a maritime environment.

A radio officer on a ship is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing radio communication equipment and other electronic equipment on board the ship or at a shore facility. They ensure that the ship's communication systems are functioning properly and are able to transmit and receive messages.

An offshore radio operator in the UK is responsible for managing communication in a radio room. They record and send messages to coordinate various activities such as helicopter flights, personnel dispatch, weather reports, and emergency responses.