Reduced content GMDSS certificate appropriate to ships sailing exclusively in areas covered by VHF coast stations. Requires practical knowledge of GMDSS sub-systems and equipment specified for ships sailing wholly within the range of VHF coast stations, ability to send and receive corrfectly by radiotelephone.

The course covers all the requirements for this certification. All candidates also receive a comprehensive set of course notes, which in addition to enabling self study whilst on the course, will be a valuable reference manual when the candidate returns to his/her ship.