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GMDSS Short Range Certificate Update

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

Click here if you do not have an VHF restricted operator's certificate


Topics covered: -
  • VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
    • Distress, Safety and Routine Calling
    • MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers
  • NAVTEX
    • MSI (Martine Safety Information) broadcasts
    • Stations
  • Portable safety equipment
    • EPIRB (Emergence Positioning Indication Radio Beacons)
    • SARTs (Search & Rescue radar Transponders)

Pre-course study
To help you come to terms with GMDSS, read RYA publication VHF Radio (inc GMDSS) VHF G22/02.

What to bring
Candidates must bring along their old VHF restricted certificate plus a current passport size photograph of themselves and a cheque or credit/debit card to pay the RYA for the certificate. There will be a short assessment towards the end of the course. Candidates will be sent their VHF SRC operator's certificate from the RYA. 		Dates: Weekday & weekends Click here
Pre-course knowledge:
  • Must hold an old VHF restricted operator's certificate

Pre-course study:
  • VHF radio (inc GMDSS) - RYA publication G22/02

Cost:
Exam Fee:
  • Payable to RYA
  • Plus passport size photograph.

Equipment used during the course includes :-
  • Icom IC-M421 VHF DSC marine transceiver.
  • Icom IC-M601 VHF DSC marine transceiver.
  • Nasa SX35 DSC transceiver.
  • Silva S10 DSC transceiver.
  • Nasa Target Navtex receiver.
  • Pains Wessex EPIRB and SART

Course enrolment
To enrol please phone 01489 565100. Payment can be made over the phone by all major debit and credit cards.

Student Numbers
Student numbers are kept to a maximum of 8 students per course, so early booking is advised.

Course location: The course takes place in our permanently equipped training studio at Lowford, Bursledon, Hampshire, close to the River Hamble.

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