GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) GOC General Operator Certificate - Course #152

This 10 day course is required for all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with GMDSS Equipment. This course utilizes the MPT GMDSS Live Station Equipment Labs. This USCG course will satisfy the GMDSS Training of STCW A-IV/2 for GOC, as well as fulfilling the FCC GMDSS Operators License or the MCA GOC through AMERC.

Subjects & Equipment Include:

Satellite Systems

Terrestrial Communications

Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages

Maritime Safety Information

INMARSAT A/B/C

MF/HF Transceivers (Single Side Band)

MF/HF NBDP – Narrow Band Direct Printing Modems

MF/HF DSC – Digital Selective Calling Controllers

VHF Radio Telephones

VHF DSC - Digital Selective

Calling Controllers

NAVTEX Receivers

406 mHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons

Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)

Survival Craft Transceivers

Reserve Sources of Energy with Integrated Chargers

Antenna Systems (terrestrial and satellite)