GMDSS/ROC (Restricted Operator Certificate) Basic Course
This course provides the training required to obtain a Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) in accordance with GMDSS requirements. Through a combination of practical and theoretical instruction, you will learn how to handle distress, urgency, and safety communications, as well as operate modern maritime radio equipment safely and professionally. The course is particularly relevant for navigators and other personnel working on board ships and installations subject to radio carriage requirements within Sea Area A1.
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Contact usThe goal
This course provides training in accordance with the requirements for the Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
All officers in charge of a navigational watch on board ships and installations operating within Sea Area A1 and subject to radio carriage requirements are required to hold a valid ROC certificate.
The target group
Personnel required to operate a GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) radio station covering Sea Area A1. The primary target group includes ship navigators, shore-based station personnel, and technical personnel in other organizations where this certificate is required.
The topics covered
Laws and regulations Operational and communication procedures Procedures for transmitting and receiving distress, urgency, safety, and routine messages Operation of radio stations using VHF, MF, HF (including DSC), and telex Antennas and power supply systems Satellite communications Portable emergency radio equipment Search and Rescue (SAR) exercises and drills
References
The course is conducted in accordance with the requirements of STCW 1978, as amended, including the 2010 Manila Amendments.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to communicate effectively in English for emergency situations.
Technical information
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations.
This creates an environment focused on learning and safety.
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