Refresher course for the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) - General Operator Certificate (GOC)

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Course Date:

TBA

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TBA

Duration/Frequency:

24 hours

Mode of Training:

Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

Course Objective

This course refreshes participants' knowledge and skills in Maritime communications, as well as the ability to operate a Maritime mobile communication station (as required for all Sea Areas). Proper use of the latest Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) equipment, on-board ship, is emphasised via hands-on simulation.

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The training will include (amongst others):

Statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service
Technical skills
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) Components
Search and Rescue operations
Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is a new run.

For Course-Specific details:
Capt Peter Lee
Course Coordinator
Phone: 68790414
Email: peter_lee@sp.edu.sg

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