GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
- Format 70 Hours
Course Description
This course is required for officers who serve on vessels equipped with GMDSS equipment. The GMDSS course prepares the student for and administers the taking of Element 7 exam.
Students successfully completing this course will be able to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and be able to assume primary responsibility for operation of the Distress equipment during an incident.
Subjects & Equipment Include:
Satellite Systems
Terrestrial Communications
Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages
Maritime Safety Information
INMARSAT A/B/C
MF/HF Transceivers (Single Side Band)
MF/HF NBDP – Narrow Band Direct Printing Modems
MF/HF DSC – Digital Selective Calling Controllers
VHF DSC – Digital Selective
Calling Controllers
NAVTEX Receivers
406 MHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons
Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)
Survival Craft Transceivers
Reserve Sources of Energy with Integrated Chargers
Antenna Systems (terrestrial and satellite)
Students successfully completing this course will be able to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and be able to assume primary responsibility for operation of the Distress equipment during an incident.
Subjects & Equipment Include:
Satellite Systems
Terrestrial Communications
Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages
Maritime Safety Information
INMARSAT A/B/C
MF/HF Transceivers (Single Side Band)
MF/HF NBDP – Narrow Band Direct Printing Modems
MF/HF DSC – Digital Selective Calling Controllers
VHF DSC – Digital Selective
Calling Controllers
NAVTEX Receivers
406 MHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons
Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)
Survival Craft Transceivers
Reserve Sources of Energy with Integrated Chargers
Antenna Systems (terrestrial and satellite)
Training Certificate of Completion
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) (MARINS-210) course will satisfy: The GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii), 11.307(a)(3)(viii), 11.309(a)(4)(xv), 11.311(a)(3)(ix), 11.313(a)(3)(ix), 11.315(a)(3)(vi), 11.319(a)(4)(ix) and 11.604; AND The GMDSS standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-IV/2 and Table A-IV/2, as amended 2010.
Available Dates
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/11/2023 Norfolk, VA
- Date Dec 11 2023 to Dec 21 2023
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
- Class is Full
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/04/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Mar 04 2024 to Mar 14 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/25/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Mar 25 2024 to Apr 04 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 5/20/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date May 20 2024 to May 30 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/03/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Jun 03 2024 to Jun 13 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/10/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jun 10 2024 to Jun 20 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/19/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Aug 19 2024 to Aug 29 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/09/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Sep 09 2024 to Sep 19 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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