GMDSS Radio training for the yachtsman and other small craft sailors - RT Training ++44 (0)2392 462122
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To communicate effectively mariners need to understand the new procedures and equipments being introduced for GMDSS. The following pages give details of our Radio Courses plus information on maritime nets and frequencies.


Course Summary

VHF

RYA VHF Course and Examination.
VHF Course has been discontinued (effective September 2000.)

GMDSS SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE (SRC)

All new VHF equipment sold in UK will incorporate or be compatible with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). The RYA Short Range Certificate has replaced the VHF only certificate and is designed for small craft sailors who sail in coastal waters.

Upgrade a VHF to SHORT RANGE

LONG RANGE CERTIFICATE (LRC)

The Long Range Certificate is the radio qualification for mariners venturing out of VHF range. (valid for vessels up to 300 grt).
4 Day LRC course: Qualifies holder for GMDSS using SSB Radio and Satellite communications.

UPGRADE R/T Restricted to LONG RANGE Certificate

GMDSS RESTRICTED OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (ROC)

The ROC is a GMDSS qualification designed for Merchant Navy Bridge Watchkeeping Officers on vessels trading within a GMDSS Sea Area A1.
The ROC is a STCW-95 GMDSS qualification acceptable by the MCA for Master 200gt (limited) / Officer Of The Watch (Yacht) 500gt (MGN 195), and also for revalidation of certain Foreign Going Deck Officers Certificates.

RYA RADAR CERTIFICATE

A one day course to introduce new users to the basics of Setting-up and using a modern small boat radar.

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ABOUT RT TRAINING

RYA
    RT Training was established in 1993 when John Finch a former Snr.Communications Officer RFA completed a 25 year seagoing career.

    Our philosophy on communications training is to keep it simple and to provide an easy friendly atmosphere where jargon and theory are kept to a minimum.

RT Training is a recognised training establishment

By RYA for VHF, SRC & Radar courses
By MCA for GMDSS Restricted Operator's Courses (ROC)

John is both a RYA and MCA GMDSS Radio Examiner (not our own students!)

VHF - SRC - (SSB) LRC - GMDSS ROC - Marine Frequencies & Nets - Licencing Info

RT Training, John Finch,
Correspondence to : 286 Sea Front, Hayling Island, Hants PO11 0AZ United Kingdom
Phone/Fax: ++44 (0)2392 462122
Classroom : Unit 10 Universal Marina - Sarisbury Green - Southampton
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