GMDSS General Radio Operator’s Certificate (GOC)

€400 EUR

Course Type:

GMDSS - Restricted Operator's Course

Training School:

Diverso Impex

Location:

Split, Croatia

Duration:

10 days

Language:

English

This course has been designed o meet the requirements of STCW section IV/2 and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.25 and this course covers the training recommended in annex 3 to IMO Assembly resolution A.703(17) – recommendation on Training of Radio Operators related to the General Operators Certificate (GOC). Every person in charge of/or performing radio duties on a ship that is required to participate in the GMDSS is required to hold an appropriate certificate related to the GMDSS which satisfies the provisions of the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication union.

GMDSS General Radio Operator’s Certificate (GOC) course target:
A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination will be enabled to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radio – communications during distress incidents. Training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of false distress alerts following unintentional transmission. Course content:

• Introduction
• Principles of maritime radio communications
• GMDSS communication systems
• Other GMDSS equipment
• Distress alerting
• Operational procedures for general communications
• Assessment and discussion

After successfully completing the course and examinations at the Harbor Master's Office, candidates will receive certificate issued by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia.

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