East Coast College (formerly Lowestoft College)
GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
Suffolk, UK
1,308 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool East Coast College (formerly Lowestoft College)
Location Suffolk, UK
Duration 2 week(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)
This certificate permits the holder to operate a GMDSS radio installation, including satellite communications equipment, on compulsorily fitted vessels sailing in any of the GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 or A4 and is STCW endorsed.
Course Description:
The course is suitable for Merchant Navy deck officers, commercial Yachtmasters and off-shore radio operators serving on mobile platforms. Course content:
Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
General radio regulations
Distress communications and log-keeping
Practical operation of
MF/HF terrestrial transceiver
VHF transceiver
Navtex
HF/MF/VHF DSC equipment
Inmarsat C System
Inmarsat B
SART and EPIRB
Battery charging and maintenance