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)

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.

Our location

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Course Enquiry and Dates

Pre-course knowledge:

• Only phonetic alphabet

Pre-course study:

• VHF radio (inc GMDSS) - RYA publication G22/02. ISBN 0-901501-84-0
• YachtCom ONLINE training package.

Duration:

• One day start 09:00 finish 13:00

Phonetic Alphabet: -
Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet is advised.
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