COURSE CONTENT:

Routine operation of marine VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling, Knowing the correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication, Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, Ship to shore communication, Practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) and Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)