Program
The preparation course for the VHF-A exam includes the practice of the simulator including simulation calls of Mayday, PanPan, Securité and routine as well as the use of the DSC for mayday and routine (individual) calls).
The program includes.
Licenses and certificates;
Types of equipment;
Range;
Channels;
How to use a VHF Radio;
Service expressions;
Routine communications;
Communications: Mayday, urgency and safety (Mayday, PanPan and Securité);
GMDSS and basic knowledge on how to use the DSC (not covered in the exam);
Exercises and practice of the simulator
Documentation
All documentation must be delivered up to 10 days before the day of the exam.
Application form;
1 Photocopy of the identity card - scanned;
A copy of your Boating License or seaman’s book - scanned;
A copy of your previous VHF License (only in case of renewal) - scanned;
1 Photography updated - scanned.
Workload
The course has a duration of 4 hours and it’s done in afterwork time from 07h30pm (
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The VHF-A exam has a duration of 1,5 hours and usually it’s done 1 week after the class on the same schedule, after confirmation from the DGRM, and with a minimum of 5 candidates.
Location
Oeiras Yachting Harbor offers access to an outstanding water plan. It offers modern infrastructure with restaurants, shops, showers, parking and boatyard all in a stunning location between Lisbon and Cascais.
Around the marina, you will find several high quality beaches, and ocean swimming-pool and a cycle path by the water. Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Tagus allows you to experience the Atlantic or otherwise look for the more protected and tidal waters of the river.
Classes take place from the Harbor of Oeiras, and in boats appropriately accredited for this purpose.
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Guarantee
We’ve always thought that “Satisfaction Guaranteed” it’s not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we would prefer you were absolutely delighted with your experience or training.
We are proud on our work so we’re not satisfied unless you are satisfied. If, for some reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience that you chose you can repeat it without any additional cost.
We can’t guarantee in advance that you’ll pass and get your certificate. However we can assure you that we’ll do everything we can to help you achieving your goals.
That’s why we’re the only company offering you a “Learning Agreement and Second Chance”, offering the possibility of repeating the course (or part of it) without any additional costs.
Our main goal is to improve your abilities and assure a remarkable experience, thus we are fully committed with your results.
We’re confident that West Coast will be up to your expectations!
The VHF-A Operator Certificate (carta de VHF) allows to operate coastal vessels stations or VFH locations and it’s valid for 5 years, it’s therefore necessary a periodical renewal
