GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

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  • Format 70 Hours

Intro

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.

Course Description

Mariners successfully completing Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) course will satisfy the GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 111.305(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.309 (a)(4)(xv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.315(a)(3)(vi); and 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(ix) AND the requirements of 46 CFR 11.604, to meet Section A-IV/2 of the STCW code as amended.

Effective January 1st, 2023: the courses taking place in 2023 will satisfy:
The GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(xv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 315(a)(3)(vi); and 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(ix).

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.
Successfully passing both the Element 1 and Element 7 FCC Examinations are required to receive the endorsement as a GMDSS operator.  Element 1 is available for $175.

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)

Available Dates

    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/06/2023 San Diego, CA
    • Date Mar 06 2023 to Mar 16 2023
    • Location CA, San Diego
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/20/2023 Norfolk, VA
    • Date Mar 20 2023 to Mar 30 2023
    • Location VA, Norfolk
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 5/15/2023 San Diego, CA
    • Date May 15 2023 to May 25 2023
    • Location CA, San Diego
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/19/2023 San Diego, CA
    • Date Jun 19 2023 to Jun 29 2023
    • Location CA, San Diego
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/19/2023 Norfolk, VA
    • Date Jun 19 2023 to Jun 29 2023
    • Location VA, Norfolk
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/14/2023 San Diego, CA
    • Date Aug 14 2023 to Aug 24 2023
    • Location CA, San Diego
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/18/2023 Norfolk, VA
    • Date Sep 18 2023 to Sep 28 2023
    • Location VA, Norfolk
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 10/30/2023 San Diego, CA
    • Date Oct 30 2023 to Nov 09 2023
    • Location CA, San Diego
    • Price 1800

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    • Session GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS & SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/11/2023 Norfolk, VA
    • Date Dec 11 2023 to Dec 21 2023
    • Location VA, Norfolk
    • Price 1800

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