Scope
To train in the basic theory and operation of GMDSS equipment for Officers with radio duties, using a GMDSS Simulator.
Who should attend
All Deck Officers, All Radio Operators
Learning Objectives
- GMDSS Concept
- Propagation & Antennas – Basic Transmitters & Receivers
- GMDSS Distress and Safety Communications
- DSC – Digital Selective Calling – Procedures for VHF – MF – HF Telex (NBDP) Procedures – IAMSAR
- Non DSC Terrestrial Distress – Terrestrial Urgency & Safety
- Radiotelephony Procedures
- Inmarsat A/B/C & B/M
- Emergency Radio Beacons
- SART – Search and Rescue Transponders – Portable VHF Transceivers
- Maritime Mobile Charges
- False Alerts in the GMDSS
- Role of the RCC in the GMDSS
Training Methodology
A combination of lecture through PowerPoint presentation, GMDSS PC Simulation, CBT module presentation, practice on real equipment and written assessment.
Duration
- 72 Hrs / 12 Days
Documentation Reference
- STCW 2010, Section/Table A-IV/2
IMO Model Course 1.25
GMDSS Manual, 2007
Language
- Course delivery in Greek/English while training materials in English.
Instructors
- Radioelectronic 2nd Class GMDSS Styliani Zervou
- Radioelectronic 2nd Class GMDSS Margarita Gavrili
- Radioelectronic 2nd Class GMDSS Vaso Anoixa
Course Approval
- DNV, Cyprus
