| Programme Name | Global Maritime Distress and Safety System – General Operator\\\'s Certificate |
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| Programme Description | The course is essentially theory and practical and consists of a series of exercises performed on a GMDSS simulator which meets all applicable performance standards adopted by the organization standards required by Regulation IV/2 & Section A-IV/2 of STCW ’78 as amended in 2010. With the progressions of the course exercise of increasing complexity will be set to provide realistic practice in the use of GMDSS equipment’s for distress communications, SAR GMDSS equipment’s maintenance. |
| Minimum Requirement | • The applicant shall not be less than 18 years of age at the time of closing applications. • Those who wish to gain or enhance their knowledge in the use of GMDSS equipment in all sea Areas. Their experience and qualifications will be assessed by HOD and their enrollment will be at the discretion of the HOD. • Those that hold GMDSS – ROC license (Master Class 5) and want to upgrade COC to Master 4 and above. • Those that completed Class 3 Master and preparing for Deck watchkeeper Orals and beginning a career at sea as a Deck Watch keeping Officer. |
| Programme Type | Certificate |
| Credit Points Required | |
| Duration | 10 Days (70 Hours) |