CGO

Trainees

Radio Communication Operators on board ship operating radios in the context of GMDSS in all sea areas.

Background

Basic Knowledge of English.

Objective

Acquire the necessary competence to operate safely and efficiently the ship radio station and the emergency radio on lifeboats.

Number of trainees

Minimum 6 /maximum 8

Duration

72 hours / 10 days (2 weeks)

Reference

Decree of 15 July 1999 concerning the prerogatives as well as the conditions for issuing necessary certificates of competency for the exercise of functions relative to radio communications in the global maritime distress and safety system. (GMDSS)

Programme

– Basic knowledge of the characteristics of maritime satellite system and the global maritime distress safety system (Inmarsat – Cospas)
– Detailed practical knowledge and ability to use the basic communication equipment of a ship station (VHF – MF – HF)
– Miscellaneous knowledge and operational procedures relatif to general communication
– One week of theoretical training
– One week of simulator training

Venue

Le Havre, Marseille

Trainers

ENSM teachers

End of course assessment

Yes
3 tests (written, oral, pratical)

Accreditation leading to the delivery of an STCW certificate

Yes