Advanced ModularDeckOperational
Around 3 weeksduration
5 yearsvalidity
0institutes listed
Qualifies a deck officer to operate a ship's GMDSS radio equipment for distress, urgency and safety communications.
Who needs it
Deck officers, as part of the watchkeeping certificate requirements.
Eligibility
Institute-specific; usually taken alongside Second Mate preparation.
What you will learn
- GMDSS equipment and sea areas
- Distress and safety communication procedures
- Practical radio operation
Institutes running it
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