General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Equips trainees to proficiently operate GMDSS equipment for areas A1, A2, A3, and A4, and handle radio communications effectively.
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Overview

This course covers the training recommendations in annex 3 to the IMO Assembly resolution A. 703 (17) - Recommendation on Training of Radio Operators related to the General Operator’s Certificate (GOC).

Course Type:

Simulator Course

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course, trainee should be able to:

• Efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment required to be fitted in areas A1.A2.A3 and A4.

• Have primary responsibility to radio communications during distress-, urgency-, safety and routine

incidents.

• Given the number of severe problems being experienced in the GMDSS as a result of the large amount

of false Distress alerts that sometimes occur, 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.

Program Highlights
Delivery Method
Blend of classroom lectures and simulator training
Duration
14 Days
Course Date
07 April 2025

Course Details

Course Information

• Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service

• Identification of radio stations

• Service publications

• Technical

• GMDSS components

• Systems used on board

• Search and Rescue (SAR) operation

• Role and method of use of ship reporting systems

• Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications

• Examination (Theoretical & Practical)

Course Assessment Method

• Written exam.

• Practical exam.

Delivery Method

The course training will be a blend of:

• Classroom lectures.

• Simulator Training.

Duration

14 Days

Course Date

07 April 2025

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Every candidate for certification shall not be less than 18 years of age, and have completed an approved

education and training and shall meet the standard of competence specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW

Code.

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program chair
Dr. Hongseok Bae
Head of Marine Engineering Technology Department
Key information
Course Type
Simulator Course
Duration
14 Days
Course Date
07 April 2025
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