From GBP£190.00

• Duration: 1 Days

• Location: Bangor Marina, County Down

Course Overview

A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held.

A RYA VHF Handbook is issued free of charge as part of the course.

Required experience

None

Minimum age

16

Location

This course will be delivered at our premises at 18 Grays Hill, Bangor, BT20 3BB

Content

Basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System

Minimum Numbers

There are a minimum number required to operate the course, we will contact you if a course is under-subscribed to offer you an alternative date or refund.