GMD611 STCW Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Other Engineering
A course by
NMIT
Short course on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), providing skills in the use of GMDSS radio equipment for seafarers to meet international safety standards.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 2 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand maritime statutory frameworks and radio regulations
Apply understanding of the statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service and Radio Regulations.
Operate GMDSS equipment and carry out procedures
Operate GMDSS equipment for search and rescue purposes, including following procedures in the IAMSAR manuals.
Prevent false distress messages
Manage the prevention of false distress messages.
What You're Signing Up For
This course trains experienced seafarers in the use of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) as mandated by the International Maritime Organization. The focus is on the operation of radio equipment, statutory frameworks, and emergency communications for shipping safety. Participants learn to transmit and receive information using GMDSS subsystems, fulfil regulatory requirements, and are eligible to gain a Ministry of Commerce and Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) endorsed General Operators Certificate with GMDSS endorsement.
Course Content
- Statutory Framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
- Radio Regulations
- Search and Rescue Radio communications
- False Distress alerts
- Ship reporting systems
- IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases
- Hazards
- Use of INMARSAT C terminals
- MF/HF radios and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Practical operation and maintenance of equipment
- Distress procedures
- Routine messages, position reporting, and group calling
What you need to know first
Experienced seafarers (no minimum formal entry requirements)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime industry
Shipping
Marine tourism
Marine transport
Fishing industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Radio operator on ships