SRC/VHF

SRC certificate (Short Range Certificate) is a maritime radio communication certificate.
It authorizes the use of VHF radios with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on recreational boats and smaller vessels in coastal waters.

Who needs an SRC

• Operators or users of recreational vessels with a VHF radio
• Required if a VHF radio is installed on board

What does the SRC certificate allow you to do

• Operate a VHF radio with DSC
• Send and receive distress, urgency, and safety messages
• Use Channel 16 and other maritime VHF channels

What you will learn in the course

• Basic radio knowledge
• DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
• Distress, urgency, and safety procedures
• Practical radio operation
• Laws and regulations

Prices 2026:

• Course fee: NOK. 4.790,-
• Textbook: NOK. 398,- (optional)
• The theory exam is taken via the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s website
• _{Fee payable to the Norwegian Maritime Authority for issuance of the certificate: NOK. 706,-}

About the course

• Digital classroom
• Duration: 1 day from 09:00-18:00 (including breaks)
• You attend the course from a PC, laptop, or tablet wherever it suits you.
• After registration, you will receive a confirmation to your email with further information.

Upcoming start dates:

• 7th February
• 7th March

For more details, including course dates, please contact us at: post@nmks.no