- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$1,145.12 - $1,163.53 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are three offerings of GMDS 1800 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 70183
Dates
Jul 02 - Jul 17 Loading
- CRN 70183
- $1145.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02 - Jul 17 | Mon - Fri | 15:00 - 22:00 | Marine |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 70184
Dates
Jul 07 - Jul 17 Loading
- CRN 70184
- $1145.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 - Jul 17 | Mon - Fri | 08:00 - 15:00 | Marine |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 70079
Dates
Jul 28 - Aug 13 Loading
- CRN 70079
- $1153.37 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 - Aug 13 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of GMDS 1800 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51452
Dates
Sep 30 - Oct 10 Loading
- CRN 51452
- $1163.53 Domestic fees
Location
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE MARINE CAMPUS IN ROOM 240 Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for any/all prerequisites. Student manual will be provided in class. Two (2) recent citizenship style photographs measuring 1' × 1.25' (25 mm × 30 mm) are required for the issuance of the Industry Canada General Operators Certificate (GOC), Please note these are NOT passport size photos.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.