
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Courses Criteria - 3rd Edition
This publication provides criteria for the development of courses to deliver training for the certification of GMDSS radio operators.
The aim of this publication is to help create training courses that provide seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding and competency to transmit and receive information using GMDSS subsystems and equipment, fulfil the functional requirements of GMDSS and provide radio services in emergencies. Training courses developed in line with these criteria will cover:
- General Operator Certificate of Competence
- Restricted Operator Certificate of Competence.
The MCA has agreed with AMERC and the MNTB that the specifications described in this document satisfy the requirements for approved training and follow the provisions identified in the AMERC Administration Handbook.
The Merchant Navy Training Board is the shipping industry?s central body for promoting and developing sector specific education, training and skills.
- Number of Pages:
- 38
- Book Height:
- 300 mm
- Book Width:
- 210 mm
- Weight:
- 0.3 kg
- Author:
- MNTB
- Published Date:
- May 2025
- Publication Date:
- April 2025
- Physical:
- (Stock due May 2025)
- ISBN:
- 1917308629