GMDSS - Restricted Operator
Course
In Sarisbury Green
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Course
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Location
Sarisbury green
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Duration
3 Days
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About this course
* TWO Passport photographs.
* Fluency in English : Although there are no nationality requirements, all candidates must be fluent in both English and the phonetic alphabet.
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Course programme
The implementation in 1999 of a new Global Maritime Distress & Safely System (GMDSS) has had a profound effect on marine communications.
The GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) has been introduced by the MCA to serve the needs of SOLAS Conventions vessels that sail exclusively within GMDSS A1 Sea Areas. On such ships bridge watch-keepers require the (ROC) or the higher grade General Certificate (GOC).
ln order to maintain a valid Foreign Going Deck Officers certificate, holders require a GMDSS qualification. The MCA have confirmed that the GMDSS ROC is acceptable for STCW-95 re-validations. The GMDSS ROC will be of particular interest for candidates for MCA 200 tons certificates and Pilots, Harbour Masters and marine shore staff wishing to maintain valid seagoing qualifications.
The GMDSS (ROC) follows a course syllabus and standard as laid down by the IMO and CEPT. There are no nationality requirements in order to he awarded the ROC. The qualification is internationally recognised. The ROC course is 3 days including the examination.
The examination has 3 elements
* Radio Procedures - (written or oral paper)
* Voice exercise - Simulated Distress Communications
* Operational Performance Test - Candidate demonstrates the use of GMDSS equipment and knowledge of radio regulations.
The MCA grants no exemption to holding a GMDSS certificate i.e. for holders of Aeronautical or marine VHF or old style Restricted radio operator certificates.
Please note: No knowledge of Morse Code required
Additional information
GMDSS - Restricted Operator