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Learn to efficiently operate GMDSS equipment.

GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate

Course Description: Global Maritime Distress Systems is a Radio Operators course that entitles a successful learner to efficiently operate GMDSS equipment. He/she will have primary responsibilities to operate communications during Distress incidents…

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SKU: N/A Category: Radio Courses

R12,150.00 – R13,500.00

Description

We teach this course using a state-of-the-art 8 station POSEIDON touch-screen simulator, thus adding realism to our training techniques and making this course a memorable one. The course will cover the following topics: The GMDSS structure, SAR, MSI, VHF and MF/HF installations, DSC, Maintenance on radios and antennas, Distress procedures, Urgency and Safety messages, Maritime Mobile Satellite Services, INMARSAT A, B and C, Fleet 77, NAVTEX, Coast stations, Ship stations, Telex, Frequencies, Watch keeping.

Learning Objectives: The SAMSA matrix prescribes that the learner should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course:

Ship’s Antennas
CFR regulations and traffic procedures
Distress Signals and Distress Traffic
Urgency transmissions
Safety transmissions
DSC- Digital Selective Calling
DSC procedures for VHF-MF and HF
INMARSAT-Fleet 77
INMARSAT-B/C/M
Radio Telex
Maritime Safety Information under the GMDSS
Emergency radio beacons
SART-Search and Rescue Transponders-Portable VHF Transceivers
Power supplies
Maritime Mobile Traffic charges
False Alerts in the GMDSS
The role of the RCC in the GMDSS

Duration: 10 Days

Entry Requirements: None

Additional Requirements: None

Accreditation: Accreditation through SAMSA. STCW 78 as amended in 2010 with the Manila amendments.

STCW Code: A-IV/2

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