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

The SRC certificate is issued upon completion and is commonly used for yacht charter and MMSI registration, depending on flag state requirements.

• Handle real VHF communication — marinas, vessels, and coast stations
• Perform distress (MAYDAY), urgency (PAN-PAN), and safety calls correctly
• Understand standard marine radio procedures used worldwide
• Study through structured materials and practical assessment
• Get support from a tutor — ask questions and receive guidance throughout the course
• Participants who complete the course receive an SRC certificate confirming completion of the training.

The certificate holder is responsible for maintaining current knowledge and skills.

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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.

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 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 SRC VHF radio certificate is commonly requested for yacht charter and MMSI registration, depending on flag state requirements.
• The certificate is issued by a private training provider and is intended for non-commercial use on pleasure craft.
• Marine VHF radio certificates exist in different types and levels and are not universally accepted worldwide or across all European countries. Final acceptance is determined by the relevant flag state and may also depend on additional requirements set by charter companies or insurers.
• As we cannot guarantee acceptance of this certificate in every situation, applicants should verify before purchasing that it meets their specific requirements. Sample certificates are provided above for reference.
• The aim of the course is to teach the knowledge expected from pleasure craft VHF operators and to promote safety on the water and the proper, safe use of marine radio equipment.
• Course access is granted immediately upon payment. Purchases are non-refundable.