ROC GMDSS

FOR WHO

Radio Communication Operator operating ship radio in the context of GMDSS in sea area 1.

REQUIRED Background

None

Objective

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

participants

Minimum 4 /maximum 8

Duration

27 hours / 3.5 days
including 3 hours for tests on the last training day

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

– Equipment
– English and Operational procedures
– Sending distress, urgency and safety messages by DSC (digital selective calling) VHF
– Regulations in Division 219 (GMDSS)
– Using Navtex basic system concept
– Portable VHF, Radar transponder SART, EPIRB
– Distress Relay

location

Marseille

teaching staff

ENSM professors

End of course assessment

Yes
3 tests (written, oral and practical)

statement for the issuance of an STCW certificate

Yes

fees

Quotation on demand