GMDSS
Short Range Certificate
1 day course

This is a 1 day RYA VHF marine radio course, which on completion, you will be a competent radio operator and know the correct procedure for distress, urgency, safety by means of marine VHF DSC radio.

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GMDSS
SRC VHF update
half day course

This half-day course is aimed at yachtsmen who hold a marine VHF restricted operator's certificate and wish to update it to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate.


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VHF course overview
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GMDSS
SRC VHF Exam only
1 hour

YachtCom offers the opportunity for remote study via our on-line training package and when ready visit YachtCom's training studio to take the exam.




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GMDSS
Long Range Certificate
4 Day course

The Long Range Certificate is a higher level certificate to the Short Range Certificate and allows you to operate on any marine MF/HF/VHF frequency/channel and Inmarsat satellite from on-board your yacht.

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GMDSS
Long Range Certificate
2 Day course

By using our on-line distance learning you can study at home and then attend YachtCom for just 2 days including the exam.

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SSB & Satellite
Communications
1 day course

This 1-day non-certificated course in Long Range Communications including targeted towards the bluewater and Ocean yachtsmen who require communications while at sea.

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RYA
Radar Certificate

This is a 1 day RYA course. International regulations state that if you have radar on board your yacht, you must know how to use it. This 1 day RYA radar course will teach you how to get the best out of your radar unit.

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YachtCom Infomation page

More information on marine radio, licensing and general marine communications can be found on our marine communications information web site

www.yachtcom.info

Free PC VHF simulator

To help all yachtsmen understand marine radio, YachtCom offers a free VHF GMDSS DSC radio PC simulator.

Click here to download simulator

SailCom Marine

SailCom Marine are leading suppliers of marine HF SSB communications equipment including ICOM and SCS pactor SSB modems.

SailCom Marine

Enquiries & Enrolment

Telephone bookings are welcome between the hours of 09:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Payment may be made over the phone by all major credit and debit cards except American Express.

Phone: 01489856558100

From overseas phone:
+ 44 .81489856558100

On-line course enquiry form

Our location

YachtCom's training studio is located at Bursledon which is 5 miles from Southampton. Click here for directions and accommodation

Emailing YachtCom

Due to the high level of SPAMs, we ask you to complete our on-line contact message form

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Marine Radio
Operator's Licence

A marine radio operator's licence is an international legal requirement.
Yachtsmen operating a VHF only radio require a Short Range Certificate. If operating an SSB, VHF and Inmarsat from a yacht then a Long Range Certificate is required. Visit www.yachtcom.info for more information about marine radio and yacht communications.