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GMDSS

Global Maritime Distress & Safety System

Length 10 Days
Approval USCG/STCW
Location Onsite
Training Method Lecture/Demo/Practice
Simulation Live Equipment
Equipment Furuno & SEA GMDSS Consoles
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Course Description

This course is required by persons assigned to operate GMDSS equipment onboard a vessel.  It covers the training recommended by the U.S. GMDSS Implementation Task Force in order to achieve the learning Objectives required by Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code

Course Subjects

  • Principals of Communications
  • Equipment Overview
  • Distress-Urgent-Safety Communications
  • Routine Communications
  • S. A. R. and Survival Craft Equipment
  • VHF Equipment and Operations
  • Satellite Equipment and Operations
  • Maritime Safety Information
  • MF-HF Equipment and Operations
  • Equipment Test and Maintenance
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Publications and Documents

Pre-Study Package

  • Registered Students receive a GMDSS Study Guide Prior to Class. 

 

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