Radio
3 courses
GMDSS, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, is the international system of marine communications at sea. It includes marine radio (VHF, MF, HF), search and rescue transponders, satellite beacons and satellite communications by Inmarsat and Iridium.
Learn the correct procedures and regulations for your marine VHF radio.
The following two courses running in You & Sea's training centre in Rhu are operated by Chieftain Training and booked through their website. Please ensure you select a HELENSBURGH date and not a Hamble date when booking.
The Restricted Operator Certificate and the General Operator Certificate are more commercially orientated, but can also be used on small craft and leisure craft. Click on the buttons to go to Chieftain Training’s web pages where you will find full details of each course, and can also book.
GMDSS ROC
Restricted Operator Certificate
3 day course £625
Please take care to select a Helensburgh date:
23 May 2025
15 June 2025
8 September 2025
26 October 2025
16 November 2025
GMDSS GOC
General Operator Certificate
8 day course £1440
Please take care to select a Helensburgh date:
23 May 2025
15 June 2025
8 September 2025
26 October 2025
16 November 2025