UK VHF Course

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#1 Post by **bbfishy** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:21 pm

Hi all

Does a a VHF course completed in the UK mean I am legal in Ireland?

Cheers

#2 Post by **JimC** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:54 pm

Guessing I would say not. Is it UK or EU issued?

Maybe have a look here http://www.transport.ie/marine/Maritime ... G&loc=2058 or maybe give them a call.

Let us know how you get on.

#3 Post by **steyrman** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:19 pm

hi i done a vhf radio course a few weeks ago and i do remember the instructor saying that the dept of transport do not recognise the uk course over here worth ringing them up

#4 Post by **Mohawk** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:48 am

I don't see why not! While a UK radio license is not valid if your boat is based here the operator certificates should be similar so I believe you can apply for an Irish license and then an Irish call sign and MMSI number with your UK paperwork!

Send an e- mail to this address to get an official answer to your query: radiosurveyors@transport.ie

#5 Post by **Angus** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:18 pm

hi

i did my vhf and long range radio opperators ticket with the RNLI in uk and the department of marine and department of transport have no prob with it .

Angus

#6 Post by **bbfishy** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:24 pm

Hi all
Thanks for the replies -

I've actually decided to do the course locally - chatted with Ballybunion Sea rescue at the weekend and they'll be running a course locally shortly - if anyone else is interested PM me and I'll let you know the details - it will be a weekend course.

There is also the idea they'll run boat handling courses which I'll also watch out for and advise if anyone else is interested!!

Thanks

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