By the end of this course, learners should be able to:
• Understand the purpose, safety role, and regulatory foundation of GMDSS under SOLAS Chapter IV and ITU Radio Regulations.
• Identify the nine GMDSS functional requirements and apply them to maritime distress, safety, and routine communications.
• Distinguish between Sea Areas A1, A2, A3, and A4 and recognize the required GMDSS equipment for each area.
• Operate key GMDSS systems, including VHF, MF/HF, DSC, Inmarsat, NAVTEX, EGC, EPIRB, SART, and AIS-SART.
• Apply correct procedures for distress, urgency, safety, routine communication, false alerts, and SAR operations.
• Demonstrate proper radio operator responsibilities, including watchkeeping, station identification, logbook entries, frequency discipline, and “listen first, then transmit.
Candidates will be assessed through a theoretical written examination and practical competency assessment, in accordance with STCW A-IV/2 and IMO Model Course 1.25.
A minimum passing grade of 70% is required.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion for GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) Training, confirming that they have achieved the required theoretical knowledge and practical competence in accordance with STCW Regulation IV/2, STCW Code Section A-IV/2, and IMO Model Course 1.25.
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