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