Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC) Dublin
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-11 | Dublin Port
Who this course is for: The professional seafarer, giving them the authority to operate VHF radio equipment on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) vessels in coastal waters.
Length of course: This course is usually held over four consecutive days, including exam time.
Objective: To gain the skills and knowledge to confidently and correctly operate a VHF radio installation, including Digital Selective Callings (DSC), EPIRB, SART, and NAVTEX.
Assessment: There are three written exams and two oral exams. Successful candidates will receive a Restricted Operators Certificate issued by the Irish Department of Transport and recognised worldwide.
Prerequisites: Candidates must be over 18 years of age and have an adequate level of English to understand the course content and exam questions.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are encouraged to access our online tutor.
A comprehensive course manual will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with a VHF radio simulator as well as with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of communications in Maritime Mobile Service
Types of stations
Radio frequencies
VHF radio installation
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
NAVTEX
EPIRBs
Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
Distress, urgency, and safety procedures in GMDSS
Search and Rescue operation (SAR)
Obligatory procedures and practices – general communications

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Gort, Co Galway
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-14 | Gort, Co Galway
Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft, passenger boat or fishing boat in coastal or inland waterways.
Length of course: This course is usually held over one evening, Friday, (3.5 hrs.) and one day, Saturday, (including exam time – approx. 8 hrs.). Though we can also run the course mid-week over two days.
Objective: To gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully operate VHF radio including sending and receiving distress communications.
Assessment: There are two written exams and two oral exam. Successful candidates will receive a Short Range Radio Certificate issued by the Department of Transport and recognized worldwide.
Prerequisites: While it is helpful to have previous knowledge of marine radio communications, it is not obligatory.
Format of the course: Prior to the course, candidates are given course notes and are encouraged to access our online simulator.
Course notes will be given in-class and each student will have hands-on practice with VHF radios, as well as with EPIRBs, SARTs, and NAVTEX.
Syllabus:

Types of Communications in the Maritime Mobile Service
Types of Stations in the Maritime Mobile Service
Radio Frequencies and Channels
Functionality of Ship Station Equipment
Basic controls and usage of VHF radio
VHF antennas Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Search and Rescue Procedures (SAR)
Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications in GMDSS
Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
Alerting and Location Signals
Operational procedures and regulations for VHF Communications in regards to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Malahide, Co Dublin
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | Malahide

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kinsale, Co Cork
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Cork

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Kilrush, Co Clare
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18, 2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Kilrush, Clare, Ireland

Short Range Certificate for VHF operators (SRC) Galway
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Galway
