Restricted Operator’s certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of STCW section IV/2 for sea Area 1 only and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.26. This course covers the training recommended in annex 4 to IMO Assembly resolution A.703 – recommendation on Training of Radio Operator’s related to the Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC). Every person in charge of/or performing radio duties on a ship that is required to participate in the GMDSS is required to hold an appropriate certificate related to the GMDSS, which satisfies the provisions of the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union.

Objective : A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination will be enabled to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radio-communications during distress incidents. Training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of false distress alerts following unintentional transmission.

Course content :

Introduction

Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Services

Identification of radio stations

Service publications

Technical GMDSS components

Other systems used on board

Search and rescue (SAR) operations

Miscellaneous skills and operation

Examination

Duration: 24 hours

Prerequisite :

At least 16 years of age Identification card or passport 2 passport size colored photographs

Medical fitness certificate not older than 12 months

Certificate of completed education (minimum elementary school)

Approved by :

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

CROATIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING