This Short Range Certificate (SRC) Course is officially approved by a national ITU authority and developed with the support of coastguards. The program is designed for skippers who are already familiar with VHF operation, want to refresh their skills, and need a certificate for bareboat charter or yacht registration purposes. The course provides the essential communication skills required for safe and legal maritime operations in coastal areas.
The course follows basic ITU recommendations, making it one of the most widely recognized entry-level radio operator certifications globally. It also complies with CEPT/ERC/REC 31-04, the most widely adopted European standard. The certificate is accepted in European and international charter destinations. Some authorities may require this certificate in order to assign an MMSI number to your vessel.
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Why SkipperCheck?
- Operate with Confidence – Know exactly what to say on the radio in emergencies and daily calls. No more hesitation when speaking to marinas, coast guards, or other vessels.
- Trusted & Approved – Developed with the Latvian Electronic Communications Office (an ITU member authority) and backed by maritime experts. Officially recognized, not “just another course.”
- Fast, Flexible & Online – Study anytime, anywhere. Most skippers finish in less than a day and receive their certificate the same day.
- Lifetime Value – Your certificate never expires. Need a refresher? Re-take the course anytime — free, for life.
- Internationally Accepted – Based on CEPT/ITU standards, trusted by charter agencies, insurers, and flag state registries across Europe and beyond. Sample certificates available to verify compliance in advance.
How It Works
- Sign Up – Get instant access to videos and study guides.
- Learn at Your Pace – Short, animated lessons + a full German safety module included.
- Test Your Knowledge – Interactive multiple-choice quiz. Retake until you score 100%.
- Live Support (Optional) – Zoom or WhatsApp sessions with instructors for extra confidence.
- Get Certified – Receive your digital certificate instantly. Upgrade to a credit-card style version with worldwide express delivery.
- We are continuously improving the course. Below are draft examples, not yet published.
Certificate Samples
After completing the course, you will receive a digital certificate. For an additional fee, you can also order a plastic version — durable, credit card–sized, and convenient to keep on board.
Digital Certificate.
PVC card certificate.
It’s always best to follow your national flag’s requirements and certificates. For chartering under different flags or registering your boat abroad, our certificate is a convenient and reliable choice.
There is no single recreational certificate valid worldwide (only STCW applies to professional crew), but our course follows international standards and is approved by a national authority that is a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Please confirm and double-check validity with the flag state authority, charter company, or insurance provider before purchase or use. This applies to all related documents — from skipper’s licences to insurance — as requirements vary worldwide.
Note:
We consider that you have VHF experience and skills if you hold an ICC or another type of skipper licence, if you have written proof confirming that you learned to operate a VHF radio under the supervision of an experienced skipper, or if you are renewing your certificate and already hold a VHF SRC — as well as by providing a description of your experience and skills in the profile “Experience” section. Simply upload and validate your documents and add a brief summary of your boating and VHF experience to your profile.
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There are no hidden fees, price includes:
- Course itself.
- The examination (and any re-examinations, if needed).
- Your digital certificate.
If you’d like an additional plastic, credit card–style certificate, it is available for €75, which covers printing and fast, trackable DHL courier delivery.
