On this page you have the opportunity to listen to typical radio messages and words commonly used in marine radio communication. It can be used as preparation for the VHF SRC course and exam.

Every message also has a reference to the relevant page in our SRC course note book.
The following topics can be heard:

1)The International Phonetic Alphabet
2)Two Skippers exchange their ETA´s.
3)A Skipper calls a Marina.
4)A Radio check between two Skippers
5)A Safety message
6)An Urgency message
7)A Distress message
8)Typical medical words and terms
9)General nautical words

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1) The International Phonetic Alphabet

The International Phonetic Alphabet including numbers This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 27.

 

2) Two skippers exchanging their ETA´s


A Routine call can be spoken at normal speed, as long as the two participants understand each other. If there is any difficulty in the communication (accents, interference, etc.), then it is advised to speak slower. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 59.

 

3) A Skipper calls a Marina

A Routine call between a Skipper and a Marina can be spoken at normal speed, as long as the two participants understand each other. If there is any difficulty in the communication (accents, interference, etc.), then it is advised to speak slower. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 59.

 

4) A Radio Check between two Skippers

A Radio Check should be done at regular intervals, but definately before a longer trip. This gives the assurance, that the equipment is working. It is best to do a Radio check with another skipper, or with a marina if they are not busy. A Coast Guard should be avoided. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 59.

 

5) A Safety message

Safety messages are normally sent by a Coast Guard, but can also be sent by a ship or boat.
This message should be spoken slowly and clearly.

The following Safety message from a Coast Guard is first announced on channel 16 and then spoken on channel 67. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 60.

 

6) An Urgency message

Urgency messages can be sent by a Coastguard or a vessel and should be spoken slowly and clearly. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 60/61.

 

7) A Distress message

A Distress message should be spoken slowly and clearly, so that every vessel, or Coastguard in the vicinity is able to write it down. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 60/61.

 

8) Typical medical Words and terms

The following words are all medical-related, if for example a crew member has had an accident on board and requires urgent medical assistance. This Text can be found in our SRC course book, on page 63.

 

9) General nautical words

This is a selection of general nautical words used on board.
The nautical words are spoken in alphabetical order. These words can be found in our SRC course book, on the pages 63 – 67.