RYA/MCA VHF Short Range Certificate

What’s involved?

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to operate a VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device on any British-flagged vessel which has been voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment using international channels.  There will be a practical radio session during the course.

What will I learn?

• How to select channels, routine radio use and the correct language to adopt
• A brief history of radio communications and the law around using VHF radios
• The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) which is an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures
• What Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers are
• Distress calls

Duration:

One day

Contact:

To find out more about the course and to book, contact the training team on 07756 651 171 or training@thamesacademy.london. We provide this service for our members. If you would like to become a member, please let us know and we would be happy to help.