GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

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)
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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)

Completing and passing our GMDSS course will earn you the GMDSS Radio Operator's License. 

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.

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GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/18/2025 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 18 2025 Aug 28 2025 $1800 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 08 2025 Sep 18 2025 $1800 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 08 2025 Dec 18 2025 $1800 Add To Cart

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    • Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/08/2025 Norfolk, VA
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    • Cost $1800
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