Online Marine VHF Radio Course – SRC

Learn how to operate a marine VHF radio in real situations — from routine marina communication to MAYDAY distress calls. This course is designed to build practical skills and confidence you can use at sea.

The greatest value of our course is its highly modern VHF simulator, which allows you to gain real, hands-on understanding of radio procedures and to practice with an almost authentic Marine VHF radio.

The training approach and safety focus of this course reflect recommendations from maritime authorities involved in safety and radio communication oversight.

The main focus is on the knowledge that the course provides or refreshes. However, we know that our certificates are often accepted for boat registration and chartering in many countries.

• Handle real VHF communication — marinas, vessels, and coast stations
• Perform distress (MAYDAY), urgency (PAN-PAN), and safety calls correctly
• Master the operating principles of DSC, EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
• Understand standard marine radio procedures used worldwide

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VHF SRC Certificate Samples (Digital & PVC Card)

A digital SRC certificate is included upon completion. An optional PVC card (€75) is available — durable, credit card–sized, with DHL Express delivery to most countries worldwide.

We cannot guarantee that our certificate will be automatically accepted everywhere in the world.

The SkipperCheck SRC course is primarily designed to help you gain real knowledge and practical skills in VHF radio communication — the certificate is just a nice bonus.

That's why we recommend using the sample certificates to show them directly to the relevant authority you need (your national Maritime Administration, charter company, flag state, etc.). Many of our students have successfully used these certificates for boat registration and chartering, but we always advise checking with the specific institution in advance.

It is best to also obtain the official certificate of your own country. However, many people choose our course because it is more modern, more practical, and closer to real-life situations than most national courses. In addition, it serves as excellent preparation for school or state exams.

Recognition & Compliance (VHF SRC Certification)

The SRC certificate confirms successful completion of the training and is intended for non-commercial use on pleasure craft. The certificate holder is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills, especially before going to sea.

• The course is provided by NAUTICA SIA, in official cooperation with the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, the national electronic communications authority and an ITU member.
• This VHF SRC course follows European CEPT/ERC/REC 31-04 recommendations and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards for non-commercial pleasure craft radio operators.
• The course content has been reviewed with input from the Seafarers' Register of the Latvian Maritime Administration, and relevant recommendations have been incorporated.
• The course is recommended by the Latvian Coast Guard and MRCC Riga as a training resource supporting safety awareness and the correct use of marine VHF communication.
• The SkipperCheck Short Range Certificate confirms the successful completion of the SkipperCheck SRC course. It is issued by a private training provider and is intended for non-commercial use on pleasure craft only. Its acceptance is subject to the specific requirements of the flag state and may also depend on additional requirements set by charter companies or insurers. We strongly recommend verifying acceptance with the relevant authority before use.
• Course access is granted immediately upon payment. Purchases are non-refundable.

The aim of the course is to equip VHF operators on pleasure craft with the essential knowledge and skills, while promoting safety at sea and the correct, responsible use of marine radio equipment. Our VHF simulator has very few true equivalents worldwide. Such simulators are hard to find and are not widely available.

Ready to use marine VHF radio safely and with full confidence? Come and join the SkipperCheck SRC course!