VHF Short-Range Radio Operator Course
Gain mastery in VHF short-range radio operations for safer voyages at sea. This course covers DSC protocols, distress signalling, medical and weather reporting, accurate position updates, and compliance with maritime laws, enabling clear communication and effective coordination with rescue centres and coastal authorities in all sea conditions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire vital VHF and DSC competencies through this hands-on course. Cover radio installation, power management, channel usage, and proper protocols for distress, urgency, and safety calls. Hone skills in precise phrasing, location and ETA transmissions, medical assistance requests, weather updates, and interactions with shore stations, all aligned with global standards and record-keeping for secure maritime practice.
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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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