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)

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) 3/02/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Mar 02 2026 Mar 12 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/23/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Mar 23 2026 Apr 02 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 2026-05-18 CA, San Diego May 18 2026 May 29 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/08/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Jun 08 2026 Jun 18 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/17/2026 San Diego, CA CA, San Diego Aug 17 2026 Aug 27 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/08/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Sep 08 2026 Sep 18 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/07/2026 Norfolk, VA VA, Norfolk Dec 07 2026 Dec 17 2026 $1,800.00 Add To Cart

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    • Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/07/2026 Norfolk, VA
    • Location VA, Norfolk
    • Start Date Dec 07 2026
    • End Date Dec 17 2026
    • Cost $1,800.00
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