VHF Short-Range Radio Operator Course
Gain expertise in VHF short-range radio for secure maritime communication. This course covers DSC operations, distress procedures, medical and weather reporting, accurate position updates, and regulatory compliance, enabling clear interactions with coastal stations and assured responses in maritime scenarios.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire key VHF and DSC competencies through this targeted, hands-on course. Cover radio configuration, power and channel choices, plus proper distress, urgency, and safety protocols. Hone precise phraseology, position and ETA transmissions, medical and weather exchanges, and liaison with coastal stations, all aligned with global regulations and logging requirements for safe, lawful maritime radio use.
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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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