RYA Short Range Certificate
The RYA SRC (VHF Radio) course is the shortest of the four GMDSS Certificates and is aimed at skippers and crew of small craft operating in inshore and coastal regions. It is the most common radio certificate for leisure boaters.
Description
This radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radio with or without Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on board any British vessel that is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment. It is the VHF licence for leisure and commercial craft under 24m. This qualification is a legal requirement for marine VHF users throughout the world and is recognised across the globe. The training also provides essential knowledge and practice on how to call for assistance if you were in trouble at sea.
The course covers;
- VHF Voice Procedures
- VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine Calling
- Ship to ship, ship to shore and group calling
- Sea Area A1
- Navtex
- EPIRBs
- SARTs
- This certificate is the minimum qualification required to operate a marine VHF Radio.