GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)

Theoretical and mainly practical training to perform the functions of the inshore communications service. Transmit and receive information using the subsystems and the SMSSM equipment. Guarantee radiocommunication services in cases of emergency.

The ROC certificate is the minimum level of maritime radio qualification required by the professional seafarer. It’s designed for mariners are going operating exclusively within GMDSS Area 1 (VHF range of a Coast Station). The GOC qualification is required for those who will be operating outside A1 areas.

It meets upon STCW A-IV/2 conditions and is the minimum requirement for MCA for Certificates of Competence.

This certificate is suitable for Master, pilots, OOW, port control operators, offshore, windfarm and workboat operators and fishermen operating in coastal waters less than 500GT STCW or 200GT MCA and holders of RYA Yachtmaster offshore.

We are obligated to give the trainings in Spanish as we are a recognized training center by D.G.M.M but we can provide you some support material in English for the theoretical part as well as the final test.

Course Structure

- Basic features of the maritime mobile service.

- Practical knowledge and habilitation of the basic equipment of a ship's station.

- Operational procedures and detailed operation of the practice of GDMSS systems and their subsystems.

- Capabilities and operational procedures for general communications.

Useful Information

Regulations:

Art. 10 Order FOM / 2296/2002.

Annex I Order FOM / 2296/2002.

Section A - IV / 2 of the Training Code (table A-IV / 2).

Decision of the European Radiocommunication Committee of March 10, 1999 [ERC / DEC / (99) 01].