RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

Course Price:

€ 400

Short Description:

This GMDSS course is intended for those who wish to obtain a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate.

Course Type:

STCW’95 & non STCW’95

Full Description:

Description

The GMDSS course is for those who wish to obtain a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate.

The GDMS Short Range Certificate (SRC) has replaced the VHF operators licence, and is a legal requirement for professional mariners and recreational sailors alike. This radio operator's licence is required to operate VHF radio (SRC1) VHF DSC (SRC2) equipment. These radio regulations apply to all vessels and marine leisure craft.

Aims

The GMDSS course is designed to teach students practical DSC alerting and marine radio procedures and techniques used in Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine situations.

Duration

This course is run over 2 days.