STCW Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Course

In Glasgow

Price on request

The best Marketing Operations courses

See all

See all

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This AMERC (MCA) approved course provides theoretical and practical training for anyone wishing to operate GMDSS radio systems. It is a mandatory requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (COC).



Using GMDSS Transas simulation, each candidate has their own virtual radio station. You will also undertake a variety of interactive activities, supported by our MyCity virtual learning environment (VLE). 

Facilities

Location

Start date

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
See map
21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Subjects

  • Systems
  • Radio
  • Global

Course programme

  • Use of VHF, MF, HF R/T & DSC.

  • Use of Satellite Equipment.

  • Use of EPIRB & SART.

  • Use of NAVTEX.

  • How to Send and Receive Calls and Messages.


Candidates are not expected to have any prior knowledge of radio systems. A general understanding of geography and measurements of latitude / longitude scales is helpful, but not essential.


  • Jewellery Making for Beginners

  • STCW Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)

See related categories

STCW Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)

Price on request

The best Marketing Operations courses

See all

See all