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Certificates of competency in radio communication: Boating and navigation

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

FICORA organises all examinations in maritime radio communication and issues related certificates of competency in Finland. A certificate of competency is issued after successfully passing a specific examination.

Using a marine VHF radiotelephone on board a vessel requires a Short Range Certificate (SCR). Using marine MF or HF frequencies requires a Long Range Certificate (LRC). If a professional ...

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For more information about registration for examinations, examination locations and applications for certificates, contact FICORA.


Period of validity

Majority of the certificates are valid until further notice.

The service is provided by

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom

Responsible for the service

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Text edited by: The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Updated: 9/9/2021