GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

This is a quite intense course, designed and likely examined by the author of our course notes: “The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications” by Ian Waugh. Pre course reading is therefore highly recommended.

On completion of the training, the trainees will have knowledge of the GMDSS system and be able to take charge of communications with the relevant rescue authority in emergency situations. They will be able to:

- communicate using terrestrial systems operating in the medium, high and very high frequency bands.

- use digital selective calling devices

- communicate using satellite systems types B, C and Fleet 77

- operate and test SARTs and EPIRBs

- use ITU and/or ALRS documents

- carry out maintenance procedures for batteries and aerials.

The examination leading to a “Certificate of Competence and Authority To Operate Granted By The Secretary Of State – GMDSS General” will take place on day 10 and 11.

This is a “stand-alone” license complying with the standards of STCW (as amended) A-IV/2 endorsed by the MCA.

The course fee INCLUDES the examination fees!