The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. This includes both fixed and handheld equipment with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

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The course is taken online before coming to Greece; this is followed by a short practical and written test on your arrival before commencing with the practical.

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Course content:

• routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling

• the correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication

• distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures

• ship to shore communication

• practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)

• Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)

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Minimum requirements for the web-based training:

• PC running Windows 10 minimum with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.

• Mac running 10.13 minimum with the latest version of Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox

• iPad running iOS 11 minimum using Safari.

• Android tablet running 4.1 minimum using Google Chrome.

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Duration:

Approximately 10 hours plus the exam.

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Price:

€210 including the RYA for the exam fee.

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Included in the price:

RYA VHF online course

Support from an RYA VHF Instructor

RYA VHF e-book  

Face to Face SRC Exam & certificate fee.

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Method of assessment:

There will be a short written and practical exam at our training centre, carried out by an RYA SRC assessor.

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Certificates awarded:

RYA/MCA Maritime Radio Operators Certificate of Competence - GMDSS Short Range Certificate