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skipper & SRC radio training · Gqeberha

Get your skipper's ticket and radio licence.

Skipper courses from Category R to Coastal Skipper, and the one-day SRC VHF radio course. Taught and examined in Port Elizabeth Harbour.

SAMSA Certificate of Competence

SRC recognised worldwide

Manual and exam included

Training centre in Port Elizabeth Harbour

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Skipper Courses

Get your skipper's ticket and radio licence. SAMSA Certificates of Competence from protected waters (Category R) to 40 nautical miles offshore, day and night (Coastal Skipper).

From R3,500 incl. VAT

Manual and exam included

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Short Range Certificate

The international qualification for operating a marine VHF radio. One-day course on simulators and real ICOM radios.

R3,000 incl. VAT

Manual and exam included. SAMSA fee of R1,100 paid directly to SAMSA.

Dive Skipper Endorsement

R3,000

Surf Launch Endorsement

R2,000

Exam Rewrite

R500

Full price list

Why train with MTC

All-in-one pricing

Everything is included in one price: manual, chart, exam, and SAMSA fee for Category R/E, C/B, and Coastal Skipper under 9 m.

Real equipment

Train on Lightmaster simulators and real ICOM VHF radios. Our skipper exams include theory, oral, and practical components.

Short courses

R/E: one course day, then a ½-day exam. C/B: two course days, then a 1-day exam. SRC: one course day, then a 1-day exam. Exam dates are booked while you attend the course.

Trained on the Water

Real-world nautical training in Port Elizabeth Harbour, Algoa Bay and North End Lake. Our students gain hands-on experience with Lightmaster simulators and real ICOM radios.

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Where We Train

Our primary training centre is located at the Siyaloba Training Centre, ERF 1051, Port Elizabeth Harbour. For Category R training, we also utilize North End Lake for inland waters navigation. All courses are conducted in the heart of Algoa Bay.

Ready to start?

Whether you're looking for your first skipper's ticket or a VHF radio licence, we're here to help you navigate your next step in maritime training.

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