Find accredited GMDSS / VHF SRC training providers worldwide. Compare courses, locations, and book directly.
GMDSS and VHF Short Range Certificate (SRC) is one of the mandatory or role-specific safety and compliance modules yacht crew need alongside their main deck or engineering certificates. It's currently listed with 41 providers in the YachtSync directory, including Maritime Professional Training (MPT). It's typically a shorter, standalone course rather than part of a longer academic pathway.
My VHF SRC was part of the Flying Fish deckhand package, a quick, cheap gap to close on a green CV, so bundle it in with your first course rather than leaving it for later. Later on I did the full GMDSS GOC at City of Glasgow College, a great facility at a sensible price with plenty of accommodation options. See our ranked VHF & GMDSS courses →
Max, YachtSync founder. 8 years on yachts and still active in the industry.
GMDSS and VHF Short Range Certificate (SRC) is a mandatory or role-specific safety, security or compliance qualification required for professional seafarers and yacht crew under STCW or flag-state rules.
Which crew need it depends on their role and the vessel's requirements. Some modules are universal (every commercial crew member needs them); others apply only to specific ranks or duties. Check with your employer or provider.
Most of these run over one to a few days. Compare providers in the YachtSync directory for exact durations and formats.
Search the YachtSync training directory by course type and location to find approved providers.
New to this certificate? Start with our free plain-English guides.
41 providers in the YachtSync directory
Browse the YachtSync directory for accredited training providers offering GMDSS / VHF SRC courses worldwide.
Search the Training DirectoryScan, store and share your STCW, ENG1 and every other cert. Smart reminders before anything expires.