GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)

Chieftain Training

Course

In Helensburgh and Southampton

£ 740 VAT inc.

Description

  • Class hours

    9h

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Start date

    02/03/2026
    other dates

The course will cover all aspects of GMDSS for Sea Area A1and in particular prepare you for the exam on day 3. Content includes

Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
General radio regulations
Pro words and phrases
Distress, Urgency and safety working
Log-keeping
Battery charging
Fuse testing
Class A Marine VHF and DSC
Voice procedures
Navtex
EPIRB
SART

Facilities

Location

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Helensburgh (Argyll and Bute)
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Start date

On request
Helensburgh (Argyll and Bute)
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Southampton (Hampshire)
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Chieftain Training, 26 Compass House, Ensign Way, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4RA, SO31 4RA

Start date

On request
Southampton (Hampshire)
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Chieftain Training, 26 Compass House, Ensign Way, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4RA, SO31 4RA

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Subjects

  • Radio
  • GMDSS
  • VHF
  • ROC
  • STCW

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 course will cover all aspects of GMDSS for Sea Area A1and in particular prepare you for the exam on day 3. Content includes

  • Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
  • General radio regulations
  • Pro words and phrases
  • Distress, Urgency and safety working
  • Log-keeping
  • Battery charging
  • Fuse testing
  • Class A Marine VHF and DSC
  • Voice procedures
  • Navtex
  • EPIRB
  • SART

The exam has three components

  • Written Paper – Radio Procedures and Regulations
  • Voice Exercise – Simulated Distress Communications
  • Practical Exam – Equipment Performance Test

See related categories

GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)

£ 740 VAT inc.