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Overview

Course Date:

3 Sep 2026 to 13 Sep 2026

Registration Period:

15 Jul 2026 to 20 Aug 2026

Duration/Frequency:

11 days / 82 hours | Monday to Sunday / 08.30am-5.30pm

Mode of Training:

Classroom

What You Will Learn

This course trains participants to efficiently operate the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for distress, urgency, safety and routine radio communications for all Sea Areas. The proper use of on-board communication equipment, such as proper set-up of the equipment, testing radio regulations, and appreciation of its limitations are emphasised via hands-on simulation.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Operate a Maritime mobile communication station, as required for all sea areas
Respond to Distress, Urgency, Safety, and Routine situations
Apply the Principles of Search and Rescue (SAR) Communication during SAR operations

Topics to be covered

Statutory Framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
Technical
GMDSS Components
Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations

Overview

Course Date:

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Duration/Frequency:

Mode of Training:

What You Will Learn

Deck Officer Class 2/1 Refresher and Updating / Class 1 Orals and Shiphandling Course Certificate of Completion

Deck Officer Class 2/1 Refresher and Updating / Class 1 Orals and Shiphandling Course

Class 1 & 2 (Deck Officer) Certificate of Competency Preparatory course