Trilogy Luxury Training: VHF / Radio License

The VHF / Radio license is for those wanting to add an extra qualification to their CV and also a requirement for future courses like the Yachtmaster Offshore. We offer the SAMSA accredited VHF course.

This is a one day course

1 day course

SAMSA accredited course

Career Opportunities

Marine Communication Officer

• Maritime Radio Operator: Work in maritime radio communication centers, ensuring smooth communication between vessels, coastal stations, and emergency services. This role is essential for maintaining safety and navigation on the water.
• Vessel Communication Officer: Operate and manage radio communications on ships, yachts, and other vessels, ensuring that all communications are clear, effective, and meet international maritime regulations.

Boat Captain / Skipper

• Commercial Boat Captain: Operating commercial vessels such as fishing boats, ferries, or charter boats, where the ability to use VHF radios for navigation, weather updates, and emergency communication is essential.
• Tourism Boat Captain: Manage communications for boat tours, sightseeing excursions, and adventure tourism, using VHF radios to stay in contact with land-based operators and other vessels.
• Private Yacht Captain: Operating private yachts, ensuring all communication is managed efficiently with harbors, marinas, and other vessels, particularly when navigating busy waterways.

Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator

• SAR Radio Operator: Be part of a search-and-rescue team, responsible for managing radio communication during rescue operations, coordinating between vessels, aircraft, and emergency services to ensure rapid response and safety.
• Coast Guard Radio Operator: Work with coast guard teams to monitor distress signals, coordinate rescue operations, and assist in ensuring safety at sea.

Port Control and Harbor Master

• Port Communication Officer: Operate and manage communication systems at ports and harbors, ensuring ships can safely dock and depart, and that the port runs efficiently, with clear communication between various departments.
• Harbor Master: Oversee the safe arrival and departure of ships at a port, using VHF radios to communicate with vessels, ensuring compliance with port regulations, and coordinating logistics.

Safety and Security Officer

• Maritime Safety Officer: Ensure safety at sea by overseeing communication equipment on vessels, making sure that the radio system works properly, and managing emergency communications in case of incidents.
• Environmental and Marine Safety: Communicate with vessels and teams on environmental monitoring projects, using VHF radios to report issues, changes in conditions, or potential hazards.

Maritime Dispatcher

• Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator: Monitor the movement of vessels in port areas, offshore, and along coastal routes, using VHF radios to direct ships safely and avoid collisions.
• Ship-to-Shore Communications Coordinator: Provide communication support between ships and shore-based services, coordinating supply deliveries, maintenance schedules, and emergency procedures.

Event Support and Management

• Maritime Event Coordinator: Manage communication for maritime events such as regattas, sailing competitions, and boat shows, ensuring smooth coordination between event organizers, participants, and support vessels.
• Water-Based Event Radio Operator: Handle communication between event organizers and support vessels, using VHF radios to manage logistics and safety during large water-based events.

Recreational Boating Industry

• Boat Rental Operator: Manage communication systems for companies offering boat rentals, ensuring that clients have access to essential radio communication in case of emergency or for navigation assistance.
• Recreational Boating Instructor: Teach new boaters how to use VHF radios and understand maritime communication protocols as part of boating safety courses.

Maritime Communications and Electronics Technician

• Marine Electronics Technician: Specialize in the installation, repair, and maintenance of marine communication systems, including VHF radios and other electronic equipment on vessels, ensuring optimal performance during voyages.
• Radio Equipment Sales and Service: Work for companies that sell and service marine radios and communication equipment, providing expert advice and technical support to customers.

Film, TV, and Media Production

• Film Production Boat Communication Specialist: Manage communication for film and TV crews working on water-based projects, ensuring all team members are in constant contact during shoots that take place on boats, yachts, or in the ocean.
• Media Event Radio Operator: Support live broadcasts of maritime or water-based events, ensuring smooth communication between the production team, reporters, and camera operators.

Private Sector Communication Specialist

• Luxury Yacht Communications Officer: Manage communication for luxury yacht owners, ensuring clear communication with marinas, other yachts, and vessels during cruises, charters, or trips.
• Private Vessel Operations Coordinator: Work with private yacht owners or charter services to coordinate communication and navigation, ensuring safety and smooth operation during voyages.

Education and Training Roles

• VHF Radio Instructor: Teach the VHF / Radio License course to aspiring marine professionals, boat captains, and recreational boaters, helping them learn the essential communication skills needed for safe boating.
• Maritime Safety Trainer: Provide training in maritime safety procedures, including VHF radio communication, teaching students how to respond in emergencies and operate communication systems correctly.

International Roles

• International Maritime Communications: Work with international maritime organizations, assisting with the coordination of communication between global vessels, ports, and international maritime agencies.
• Shipping Company Radio Operator: Operate radios for international shipping companies, ensuring safe and efficient communication between vessels and between ships and ports across global waters.

The VHF / Radio License course offers a variety of career paths across maritime, safety, and communications sectors. Graduates can work as radio operators, boat captains, communication officers, instructors, and technicians. Whether working in emergency services, luxury transport, the boating industry, or event management, this qualification opens up a wide range of opportunities that require strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a focus on safety in maritime settings.