GOC GMDSS

FOR WHO

Radio Communication Operators on board ship operating GMDSS radio equipment in all sea areas.

required Background

Basic Knowledge of English.

Objective

Obtain the required competence to operate safely and efficiently the ship radio station and the emergency radios on lifeboats.

participants

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)

Program

– 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)
– General knowledge and operational procedures for general communications
– One week of theoretical training
– One week of simulator training

location

Le Havre, Marseille

teaching staff

ENSM professors

End of course assessment

Yes
3 tests (written, oral, practical)

statement for the issuance of an STCW certificate

Yes

Satisfaction rate

The satisfaction rate for this training is 82%.

Certification/statement issuance rate

The certification / statement issuance rate for this training is 100%

fees

1 600€