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152 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.
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)
On Monday November 2020 John said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
As always everyone is very helpful and always with a smile. Every class that I have taken there has been first rate.
On Friday July 2018 Paul said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and was the best person for the job!! Best instructor in for GMDSS! Don’t ever change a thing
On Friday September 2015 Margaret said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
All the kindness and patience got me through the classes. Thank you
On Saturday February 2015 John said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
MPT, and ALL staff are absolutely great. Wouldn't change a thing.
On Sunday November 2014 Clifford said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
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.
On Friday November 2014 Nazario said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
i had a wonderfull time studiying ,learning, and classmates good company, maybe another party.
On Wednesday February 2014 Jay said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
All good so far! Your staff was teriffic even before I got here! Appreciate the help with hotels, VA stuff, etc! Jay Colucci
On Wednesday November 2013 Anthony said the following about
GMDSS GOC / STCW
GMDSS GOC / STCW
Without any doubts the finest school I have ever attended and I have been to several!
Upcoming Fort Lauderdale Classes
| Class Number | Start Date | Finish Date |
| 017168 | 18 Jan 2021 | 29 Jan 2021 |
| 017169 | 08 Feb 2021 | 19 Feb 2021 |
| 017170 | 15 Mar 2021 | 26 Mar 2021 |
| 017171 | 10 May 2021 | 21 May 2021 |
| 017173 | 01 Jun 2021 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| 017172 | 05 Jul 2021 | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 017539 | 16 Aug 2021 | 27 Aug 2021 |
| 017540 | 11 Oct 2021 | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 017541 | 08 Nov 2021 | 19 Nov 2021 |
