Scope:

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of STCW section IV/2 for sea Area 1 only and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.26. This course covers the training recommended in annex 4 to IMO Assembly resolution A.703 (17) – recommendation on Training of Radio Operator’s related to the Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC).
Every person in charge of/or performing radio duties on a ship that is required to participate in the GMDSS is required to hold an appropriate certificate related to the GMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress Safety System, which satisfies the provisions of the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union.

Objective:

A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination will be enabled to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radio-communications during distress incidents. Training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of false distress alerts following unintentional transmission.

Course Content:

• Introduction
• Principles of maritime radio communications
• GMDSS communication systems
• Other GMDSS equipment
• Distress alerting
• Operational procedures for general communications
• Assessment and discussion

Certification:

Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia
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Prerequisite:

• At least 16 years of age
• Identification card or passport
• 2 passport size colored photographs
• Minimum elementary school education report card
• Medical exam (hearing, sight and speech) issued by Occupational health practice in Republic of Croatia, not older than 6 months

Validation:

5 years

Minimum number of Attenders

5

Note to Client:

After successful completion of the course and examination at the Harbour Office candidates will receive a Restricted Radio Operator’s certificate issued by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia.