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)
Class Requirements
Completing and passing our GMDSS course will earn you the GMDSS Radio Operator's License.
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) 10/28/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Oct 28 2024 to Nov 07 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
- Class is Full
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/09/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Dec 09 2024 to Dec 19 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/03/2025 San Diego, CA
- Date Mar 03 2025 to Mar 13 2025
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/24/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Mar 24 2025 to Apr 03 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 5/19/2025 San Diego, CA
- Date May 19 2025 to May 30 2025
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/09/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Jun 09 2025 to Jun 19 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/18/2025 San Diego, CA
- Date Aug 18 2025 to Aug 28 2025
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/08/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Sep 08 2025 to Sep 18 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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- Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA
- Date Dec 08 2025 to Dec 18 2025
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 1800
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