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)
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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| Courses | Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/07/2026 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Dec 07 2026 | Dec 17 2026 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/01/2027 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Mar 01 2027 | Mar 11 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/22/2027 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Mar 22 2027 | Apr 01 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 4/05/2027 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Apr 05 2027 | Apr 15 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/07/2027 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Jun 07 2027 | Jun 17 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 8/16/2027 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Aug 16 2027 | Aug 26 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/06/2027 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Sep 07 2027 | Sep 17 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 10/25/2027 San Diego, CA | CA, San Diego | Oct 25 2027 | Nov 04 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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| GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/06/2027 Norfolk, VA | VA, Norfolk | Dec 06 2027 | Dec 16 2027 | $1,800.00 |
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Available Dates
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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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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 3/01/2027 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Mar 01 2027
- End Date Mar 11 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Mar 22 2027
- End Date Apr 01 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 4/05/2027 San Diego, CA
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Apr 05 2027
- End Date Apr 15 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 6/07/2027 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Jun 07 2027
- End Date Jun 17 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Aug 16 2027
- End Date Aug 26 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 9/06/2027 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Sep 07 2027
- End Date Sep 17 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Oct 25 2027
- End Date Nov 04 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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- Courses GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) 12/06/2027 Norfolk, VA
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Dec 06 2027
- End Date Dec 16 2027
- Cost $1,800.00
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