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Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS):
Restricted Operator Certificate - ROC

This 3 day course is required for all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with GMDSS Equipment limited to Sea Area 1 (coastwise service). This certificate is restricted, and therefore MPT recommends the GOC Course for any candidates that have the ability to take the alternative 10 day course. This course utilizes the MPT GMDSS Live Station Equipment Labs. This course will satisfy the GMDSS Training of STCW A-IV/2 for ROC, as well as fulfilling the FCC GMDSS Operators License or the MCA ROC through AMERC.

Subjects Include:

• General Information and System Overview


• Documents, Publications, & Regulations


• Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages


• Maritime Safety Information


• VHF DSC - Digital Selective Calling & Numerical ID Systems


• 406 mHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons


• Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)


• Survival Craft Transceivers