GMDSS General Operators Certificate (Radio)

Course description

This MCA approved course provides you with the training to operate a GMDSS radio installation including satellite communications equipment.

This certificate is held by Masters, Deck Officers or other shipboard personnel who perform radio communication duties on ships fitted with GMDSS equipment.

This course provides detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment. You will gain the ability to send and receive correctly by radiotelephone and narrow band direct printing (telex).

This is a mixture of theory and practical application as part of the GMDSS examinations.

Learning outcome

Progression:

This is one of the additional ancillary courses required to obtain the Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing) Certificate of Competency.