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)

• Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)