ISSA · Certification
VHF Radio
Master the skills to navigate coastal waters with confidence. Essential certification for maritime radio communication, covering VHF radio operations, distress procedures, and GMDSS.
Courses
Certification
Duration
One-day session
Level
Beginner
Certification
ISSA licence
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
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Preview both sides of your official certification
- 01Internationally RecognizedISSA certified and accepted worldwide
- 02Professional CertificationOfficial documentation for sailing
- 03Lifetime AchievementYour gateway to maritime adventures
International Sailing Schools Association
Course Requirements
01
Experience Required
None
No prior experience needed
02
Prior Certification
None
No previous certification required
03
Language Requirement
Basic English recommended
Basic level of English is strongly recommended for maritime communication
04
Course Duration
One-day session
A basic VHF course is often delivered in a one-day session
05
Training Provider
VHF Instructor
Short Range Certificate Instructor certified by ISSA
06
Application Process
Via ISSA School
Only through ISSA-accredited schools
ExperiencesNo prior experience requiredMaritime radio communicationShort Range Certificate
ISSA
Scope of Required Knowledge and Skills
01
Theoretical Topics
- Marine VHF Legal Framework
- VHF Radio Basics
- Channels
- Procedure Words
- Use Of Radio
- Distress Voice Calls
- Safety Voice Calls
- Digital Selective Calling
- Other Skills (Ecology, Social Skills)
- Communication Participants
- Radio Regulations
- Spelling
- Urgency Voice Calls
- Routine Voice Calls
- GMDSS and its components
02
Practical Topics
- Basics Of Radio Installation And Use
- Functionality Of The Handheld Station Equipment
- Urgency Communication
- Routine Communication
- Operational Procedures For The GMDSS Components
- Use Of The Phonetic Alphabet
- Functionality Of The Ship Station Equipment
- Distress Communication
- Safety Communication
- Digital Selective Calling Operations
- Use Of The Procedure Words And Phrases
- Ability To Exchange Communications Relevant To The Safety Of Life At Sea
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- Duration
- One-day session
- Level
- Beginner
- Base
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