Overview
The person operating Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) equipment is required under the International Maritime Organisation, Safety of Life at Sea (IMO SOLAS) convention to hold a certificate to prove competences (knowledge and practical skills) to operate GMDSS equipment. In the maritime sector, operators can hold 1 of the following radio certificates:
- GOC (General Operator’s Certificate): required on SOLAS vessels operating also outside GMDSS Sea Area A1,
- ROC (Restricted Operator’s Certificate): required on SOLAS vessels operating only within GMDSS Sea Area A1,
- LRC (Long Range Certificate): required on non SOLAS vessels operating also outside GMDSS Sea Area A1,
- SRC (Short Range Certificate): required on non SOLAS vessels operating only within GMDSS Sea Area A1,
- VHF (Restricted radiotelephone operator's certificate (Very High Frequency): a certificate similar to SRC that proves only the competence to operate a VHF DSC radio - in some countries it is not recognised.
Certificates are issued by national agencies based on examination.
What You'll Get
GMDSS General Operator's Certificate/Restricted Operator's Certificate/VHF Short Range Certificate.
Eligibility
Seafarers who undergo training in GMDSS and successfully pass an examination.
Application Requirements
Fill in the online form and submit.
Together with the following:
i) Completed application form.
ii) Processing fee.
iii) Photo of applicant.
iv) Proof of identification.
v) Examination result.
vi) Proof of Sea Service for renewal purposes.
Timeline
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