GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 18 Oct 2023
The Short Range Certificate is the qualification required by law if you operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio.
Course Content
This course is taught using radio simulators and covers the following topics:
- The basics of radio operation
- The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
- Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
- Making ship to shore telephone calls
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue (SART)
Price is £270 including RYA certificate and licence fee.
Date
- 18 Oct 2023
- Expired!
Time
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
- Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
