Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Overview: The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System course is STCW-95-approved. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skill in the proper use of GMDSS communications systems and other GMDSS equipment, such as Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPRIB's) and Search and Rescue Transponder (SART). This U.S. Coast Guard-approved course meets or exceeds the minimum level of knowledge specified in the U.S. Coast Guard STCW and IMO requirements for training in Global Marine Distress Safety System (GMDSS).

Course Length: 9 days (72hrs) | Course Required By: U.S. Coast Guard (*We satisfy STCW and FCC certification)

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) training, the student will be familiar with:

Ship's Antennas
CFR regulations and traffic procedures
Distress Signals and Distress Traffic
Urgency transmissions
Safety transmissions
DSC- Digital Selective Calling
DSC procedures for VHF-MF and HF
INMARSAT-Fleet 77
INMARSAT-B/C/M
Radio Telex
Maritime Safety Information under the GMDSS
Emergency radio beacons
SART-Search and Rescue Transponders-Portable VHF Transceivers
Power supplies
Maritime Mobile Traffic charges
False Alerts in the GMDSS
The role of the RCC in the GMDSS

Written Exam: USCG-regulated

Retraining: Retraining is NOT required. FCC GMDSS Radio License is $60.00 for a lifetime. For more information on this, please visit wwww.uscg.mil/stcw/.

Location: Only offered at our Lafayette location.

Instructor: Terry Stout with Onboard Maritime Training (Outsource provider)

*Guaranteed, no cancellation of scheduled course dates.

To register, click the "Register Now!" button on the left. Questions? Contact us at training@acadian.com.

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