SRC (Short Range Certificate) for sea VHF course

The ship's radio operator must have a certificate of competency corresponding to his radio station. Traficom issues the certificate of competency based on a successfully completed qualification examination. There are two types of certificates.

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SRC (Short Range Certificate) Coastal Navigator's Radio Certificate

The use of marine VHF frequencies requires an appropriate certificate of competency.

Coastal Navigator's Radio Certificate

The main focus of the Coastal Navigator's Radio Certificate (SRC Certificate) is on procedures for distress, urgent and warning traffic and matters concerning the use of marine VHF channels. The examination is conducted on a self-study basis, so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the examination material for this course thoughtfully.

The examination lasts three to four hours and is structured as follows:

• review of key issues (general short discussion and questions allowed)
• written test (maximum writing time 1 hour 15 minutes)
• review of correct answers (approx. 10 minutes)

You must bring with you to the examination:

• writing instruments (ballpoint pen and pencil)
• 1 passport photo (the photo must not be older than a year and must not have any markings or previous stamps)
• photo ID showing your personal identification number. A driver's license is acceptable.

NOTE! Persons under the age of 18 must have a guardian's consent to participate in the examination and be responsible for the examination and certificate fee!

Only the supplementary material provided by the examiner at the examination may be used as an aid in the examination. In addition, the supplementary material includes maps of the emergency radio network and the safety radio network with their channels.

Fees for the coastal seafarer radio examination and certificate

• Examination fee €45.40 / participation

• Certificate fee €43.75

The examinations are held by Traficom at several cities/times. You can find the cities and times here.