VHF Short-Range Radio Operator Course
Gain mastery in VHF short-range radio operations for enhanced maritime safety. This course covers DSC protocols, distress signalling, medical and weather reporting, accurate position updates, and regulatory compliance, empowering clear communication, coordination with coastal authorities, and confident responses in all sea scenarios.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire vital VHF and DSC competencies through this practical course. Cover radio configuration, power and channel management, plus proper distress, urgency, and safety protocols. Hone precise phraseology, position and ETA transmissions, medical and weather exchanges, and coastal station coordination, all aligned with international rules and logging for secure, regulation-compliant maritime 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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