Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate

Programme Overview

The Short-Range Radio Operator’s Certificate (SRC) is the basic marine VHF radio operators’ course and is the minimum qualification required by any person operating (or supervising the operation of) a marine VHF radio, whether fixed or hand-held.

The Short-Range Radio Operator’s Certificate (SRC) is for persons operating radios on vessels that are operating only in coastal waters (sea area A1).

Programme Information

Next Programme Dates

NFCI, Greencastle Co. Donegal

• 25 – 27 March 2024
• 30 September – 02 October 2024

NFCI, Castletownbere Co. Cork

• To be scheduled

Dingle Co. Kerry CTU1

• 12 – 14 December 2023

Cromane Co. Kerry CTU1

• 17 – 19 September 2024

Fenit Co. Kerry CTU1

• 17 – 19 December 2024

Carrigaholt Co. Clare CTU1

• 15 – 17 October 2024

Valentia Co. Kerry CTU1

• 23 – 25 January 2024

Killybegs Co. Donegal CTU1

• 26 – 28 March 2024

Doolin Co. Clare CTU1

• 23 – 25 April 2024

Newport Co. Mayo CTU1

• 21 – 23 May 2024

Burtonport Co. Donegal CTU1

• 18 – 20 June 2024

Belmullet, Co. Mayo CTU1

• 16 – 18 July 2024

Rossaveal Co. Galway CTU1

• 26 – 28 November 2024

Clogherhead, Co. Louth CTU2

• To be scheduled

Howth, Co. Dublin CTU2

• 16 – 18 April 2024
• 11 – 13 June 2024

Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford CTU2

• 09 – 11 July 2024

Who is this Programme for

Persons working in the seafood industry or public service

Locations

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Castletownbere, Co. Cork.

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI), Greencastle, Co. Donegal.

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).

Duration

This course is delivered over 3 days.

Training Methodology

This three-day programme covers subjects including:  classroom theory in introduction and detail on radio regulations, operations and procedures for VHF radio equipment including DSC, Navtex, EPIRB’s, SART’s, Batteries, and Aerials.

Certification

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of the Department of Transport.

On successful completion of this programme, the learner will receive a GMDSS Short-Range Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Working in the seafood industry or public service.

Employment Opportunities

With this radio certificate the person can work on a vessel with VHF.

Assessment

Written and practical exam.

Fees

€175