MARINE RADIO SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE (SRC)
The Short Range Certificate (SRC), allows its holder to use GMDSS communication equipment, such as the VHF, required on a pleasure craft when sailing further than 6 nautical miles offshore. The SRC is required depending on the country of registration of the vessel and the sailing area.
La Belle Classe Academy of the Yacht Club de Monaco, allows you to prepare the French Version of the SRC, the CRR.
French
From 195€
4 hours
Location: Yacht Club de Monaco
Duration: 4 hours
Our training courses and packages do not include accommodation. However, we work closely with a number of partner hotels in Monaco and Beausoleil that offer accommodation. You can consult the list here.
All our courses are taught in English. A sufficient level of comprehension and oral expression is required to successfully complete the course.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Before booking a course, please read our terms of delivery, deposit and cancellation.
370€ for the individual course and 444€ for non-members.
195€ for group lessons (minimum 3 candidates) and 234€ for non-members.
The training includes 2 theoretical courses of 2 hours each:
Communication equipment of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) are important elements for safety at sea and search and rescue.
Since 2017, it is compulsory to have a fix VHF on board for sailing further than 6NM offshore. To instal this equipment (such as VHF, MF/HF, AIS, EPIRB…) it is required to get a ship station licence allowing you to use the marine frequencies.
The Ship station Licence is delivered:
The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is a licence required for users of VHF on a French vessel abroad.
In France’s territorial waters, CRR is not required if the user holds a French Pleasure Craft driving licence.
There is no requirement for using this communication equipment onboard a vessel registered in Monaco.
Please note that the SCR in English can be obtained in France but we cannot provide the adequate training as we would not be able to register you to the exam in English.
On the other hand, we can provide training for the French version of the SCR, the CRR, which is also recognised internationally. There is no condition of residence, the test is in French and you must be at least 16 years old to register.
A couple of sessions are organised every month in the region. The exam last 30 minutes and is made of multiple-choice questions. Candidates must get the average in each of the 3 series below: