VHF Short-Range Radio Operator Course
This course teaches VHF short-range radio operations for safer maritime activities. Participants learn DSC protocols, distress calls, medical and weather reporting, accurate position transmission, and compliance with legal standards. It equips learners to communicate effectively, liaise with coastal authorities, and handle emergencies confidently on the water.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in VHF and DSC radio operations through this practical training. Cover radio configuration, power and channel management, distress, urgency, and safety protocols. Develop skills in precise phraseology, position and ETA reporting, medical and weather transmissions, coastal station coordination, plus international regulations and log maintenance for secure maritime communication.
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Develop skills
- Master VHF and DSC setup: configure, test and maintain radios to SOLAS standards.
- Execute clear distress calls: send MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, SECURITE with correct format.
- Report position and navigation: transmit precise GPS, course, speed and ETA by VHF.
- Coordinate with MRCC and SAR: manage medical, medivac and on-scene radio traffic.
- Apply professional radio discipline: legal use, logging, channel choice and etiquette.
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