Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators
Course Description
This Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-IV/2, Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code as well as the technical and professional knowledge and qualifications in Table 47-1, Article 47 of ITU Radio Regulations; and in parallel to Chapter IV (Radiocommunications) of SOLAS Convention. This course requires a total of one hundred twenty (120) instructional hours to cover the topics.
This course is intended for seafarers who will be in charge of or will be performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS.
They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises (Medical Certificate- PEME format).
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Max Students
24
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First Maritime Place
The Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc. (PHILCAMSAT) was established on May 26, 1992.
Having built a solid reputation based on performance results, the Center is the country’s first maritime training center thrice certified by Det Norske Veritas.
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