Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) (MARTPT-210)
Course 152

 

This 10 day course is required for all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with GMDSS Equipment.  This course utilizes the MPT GMDSS Live Station Equipment Labs. This USCG course will satisfy the GMDSS Training of STCW A-IV/2 for GOC.

 

PLEASE READ THE PREREQUISITES PRIOR TO ENROLLING AND CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS- testing for MROP is available at MPT but must be completed PRIOR to the start of class. 

 

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) (MARTPT-210) course will satisfy:

• The GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii), 11.307(a)(3)(viii), 11.309(a)(4)(xv), 11.311(a)(3)(ix), 11.313(a)(3)(ix), 11.315(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ix) and 11.604; AND
• The GMDSS standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-IV/2 and Table A-IV/2, as amended 2010.

 Subjects & Equipment Include:

Satellite Systems

Terrestrial Communications

Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages

Maritime Safety Information

INMARSAT A/B/C

MF/HF Transceivers (Single Side Band)

MF/HF NBDP – Narrow Band Direct Printing Modems

MF/HF DSC – Digital Selective Calling Controllers

VHF Radio Telephones

VHF DSC  - Digital Selective 

Calling Controllers

NAVTEX Receivers

406 mHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons

Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)

Survival Craft Transceivers

Reserve Sources of Energy with Integrated Chargers

Antenna Systems (terrestrial and satellite)