vhf Requirements/Nautical Licence help

[markmalta]

Dear All,

I'm in need of your expertise. I am thinking of buying a small handheld VHF for my ordered Buccaneer 120. Do I need the nautical licence to buy the VHF? Also, I am interested in doing the licence, just to gain more knowledge and experience, does any one have any notes/books/scanned copies one can send me (Flags, knots required etc!)? Especially the flags and knots and syllabus? All help is appreciated!! Thank you all!

Regards,

Mark

[markmalta]

Any one?! pretty plssss 

[benri]

You do not need a nautical licence to buy a vhf however, you must licence your first vhf to be given a call sign for the boat etc...
regarding the nautical licence, I don't have any notes sorry but you can view the flags here http://www.sailorschoice.com/seamanship/alphabet_pennants.htm

[markmalta]

Thanks mate, most helpful!!

[markmalta]

For people who will ask the same question regarding the VHF:

http://www.mca.org.mt/sites/default/files/pageattachments/FAQs%20GA%20-%20revised%20Oct%2012.pdf

Enjoy!