GMDSS GOC / STCW
Course 152
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) GOC General Operator Certificate - This course is required for all deck officers serving on vessels equipped with GMDSS Equipment. This USCG course will satisfy the GMDSS Training of STCW A-IV/2 for GOC.
Preparing for GMDSS GOC / STCW
Course Description
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) GOC General Operator Certificate - 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.
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)
Prerequisites
Must have Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP),
OR have passed the FCC Element 1 Examination (proof of certificate required).
10 day class in Fort Lauderdale
Print this CourseRequired Materials
PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter and FCC License or proof of Element 1 completion (this applies to U.S. citizens ONLY)
Testimonials
Everything was great.
It was a very resourceful and intense two weeks. Matt is amazing and well vested in the subject area. He knows his stuff. He impacted us with knowledge and gave us the gateway to GMDSS. Place was well cleaned and tidied. Front desk staff amazing.
Matt was awesome. He was always ready with direction and answers to what seemed insurmountable deluge of information. He reduced it to what this simpleton Mickey could digest and understand. Thanks Matt!
As always everyone is very helpful and always with a smile. Every class that I have taken there has been first rate.
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and was the best person for the job!! Best instructor in for GMDSS! Don’t ever change a thing
All the kindness and patience got me through the classes. Thank you
MPT, and ALL staff are absolutely great. Wouldn't change a thing.
I'm not sure how you can improve things. This is the best captain's school that I have ever been to. I took the ARPA class, Dynamic Positioning and GMDSS from you this year. I plan to come back and take ECDIS and the Dynamic Positionong class in the spring. Keep up the good work. The coffee is great, as well. God Bless.
i had a wonderfull time studiying ,learning, and classmates good company, maybe another party.
All good so far! Your staff was teriffic even before I got here! Appreciate the help with hotels, VA stuff, etc! Jay Colucci
Without any doubts the finest school I have ever attended and I have been to several!
