GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)

Chieftain Training

Course

In Southampton

£ 1,395 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Class hours

    9h

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Start date

    13/05/2024
    other dates

The STCW GOC is the highest level marine radio qualification within the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System). The certificate complies with the STCW code. GOC Certificate of Competence holders can operate any marine radio equipment on any vessel anywhere on the planet.

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Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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Willments Shipyard, Hazel Road, so197hs

Start date

On request
Southampton (Hampshire)
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Willments Shipyard, Hazel Road, so197hs
Timetable: 8 Days Inc. Exam

Start date

13 May 2024Enrolment now open
19 Jul 2024Enrolment now open

About this course

Candidates must be fluent in the English language
Minimum age 18
Have learnt the Phonetic Alphabet before your course

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Subjects

  • Radio
  • GMDSS
  • GOC
  • STCW
  • Sailing

Teachers and trainers (1)

Doug Innes

Doug Innes

Principal

Doug has been instating marine safety courses for three decades. He has worked at sea all of that time as a yacht skipper, race skipper, workboat Master and powerboat driver. He trains Instructors for the RYA and offers consultancy to new training providers

Course programme

The STCW GOC is the highest level marine radio qualification within the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System). The certificate complies with the STCW code. GOC Certificate of Competence holders can operate any marine radio equipment on any vessel anywhere on the planet.

The course will cover all aspects of GMDSS and in particular prepare you for the exam on day 8. The exam has three components

  • Written Paper – Radio Procedures and Regulations
  • Voice Exercise – Simulated Distress Communications
  • Practical Exam – Use of GMDSS Equipment

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