Course title

Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) Restricted Operator’s Certificate

Course duration and timing

32 hours + examination

Certification

• TEMA SAFETY & TRAINING Srl. Certificate of attendance;
• Letter attesting positive exam evaluation, signed by the REC;
• Booklet issue(AMERC) with endorsement (MCA).

Learning outcomes

Acquire the knowledge and skills to the proper use of terrestrial high frequency communication systems. This course is for seafarers that need a GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC) in accordance with international standards of reference.

Target Group for the Course

Human resources involved in maritime operations in particular people that use high-tech GMDSS systems (Officers and Masters).

Rules and standards

• The Radio Regulations and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended in 1988
• Chapter IV of the Annexe to the STCW Convention as amended in 1995
• Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code
• The Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1992
• The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997
• Merchant Navy Training Board

Course pre-requisites

Being 18 years old and satisfying the standards of competence described in the Table A – IV/2 of the STCW Code

Services included