Course code: D11

Scope (Target audience): This course has been designed to 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 Operator’s related to the General Operator’s 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.

Objective: 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
• Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
• Identification of radio stations
• Service publication
• Technical
• GMDSS Components
• Other system used on board
• Role and methods of use of ship reporting system
• Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general
• Examination 

Duration: 95 hours

Prerequisite:

• At least 18 years of age
• Identification card or passport
• 2 passport size colored photographs
• Minimum elementary school education report card
• Medical fitness certificate not older than 12 months

Approved by:

• MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
• CROATIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
• REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
• PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY
• LIBERIA MARITIME AUTHORITY

Note to client:

After successful completion of the course and examination candidates will receive a General Operator’s certificate for global maritime distress and safety system certificate.