Why SkipperCheck?

• Know how to use a VHF radio? Now get certified!
• Strengthen your knowledge and speak with confidence — from marina calls to emergencies. Learn EPIRB, SART, DSC, and AIS.
• Developed in official collaboration with the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia — an ITU-member authority — and aligned with CEPT/ERC/REC 31-04 standards.
• Fast & Flexible – study anytime, anywhere. Most skippers finish in less than a day.
• Issued as a lifetime certificate – no expiry or renewal required.
• International Recognition – trusted by charter companies, insurers, and flag state registries.
• Aligned with Authorities – master the exact knowledge that coastguards and MRCC expect you to know.

How It Works

• Sign Up – get instant access to PDFs and selected safety videos.
• Learn at Your Pace – short, animated, easy-to-follow lessons.
• Test Your Knowledge – take an interactive quiz and repeat until you score 100%.
• Schedule the Video Call – contact us to arrange a time — in most cases available immediately or within 24 hours.
• Person Identification – we will verify that the person visible in the video call matches the profile information.
• Skills Validation – During the same video call, we’ll make sure you’ve correctly understood the quiz content and know how to use the radio in practical situations.
• Get Certified – receive your digital certificate the same day.
• Order a Hard Copy Certificate (optional) – have your printed certificate delivered worldwide via DHL within a few days after processing.

Certificate Samples

Digital certificate – included. Plastic card – €75, durable, credit card–sized, shipped worldwide by DHL Express.

Digital Certificate.

PVC card certificate.

Before use, confirm acceptance with your flag state, charter company, and insurer — requirements vary by country.