RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC)

To provide clients with an understanding of radio rules and regulations and be competent and licensed to operate a marine SRC VHF DSC radio. A VHF SRC licence is a legal requirement for anyone who uses a ship's VHF or portable VHF Radio. All new VHF Radio users need to obtain this certificate to operate their radios safely and legally.

Course Structure

The VHF course covers the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), marine VHF radio operations and voice procedures and the operation of VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC). You will be taught how to use basic radio language and protocols and the correct use of various channels. Learn how to make calls to other radio users, emergency calls and send a distress alert.

Useful Information

0800 start. Exam follows after the course, so expect to finish around 1830.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a £70 RYA exam fee, which is payable online to the RYA prior to the course. Details of this will be sent when you book onto the course.