Course Overview
This course covers maritime mobile and satellite services. Students will learn the operation and regulatory requirements of the basic equipment in a ship station and will apply their knowledge to the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS). This includes making distress, urgency, and safety calls following safety communications procedures. In addition, students will learn the procedures for general communications and how to use the Fleet Broadband and Iridium A3 satellite communications equipment in simulated real-world scenarios.
Prerequisite(s)
- Students must be 18 years of age or older. Familiarity with basic computer keyboarding skills.
Credits
4.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basic features of the Maritime Mobile and Mobile Satellite Service.
- State the operational regulatory requirements related to the GMDSS equipment.
- Demonstrate how to use a ship’s station basic GMDSS equipment and sub-system equipment.
- Demonstrate how to use operational procedures for general communications.
- Demonstrate how to use the Fleet Broadband and Iridium A3 equipment for satellite communications.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
GMDSS - General Operator's Certificate (GOC) (GMDS 1800) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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