Course details
The GMDSS was developed by the International Maritime Organization and put in force on February 1, 1992 under the SOLAS Convention amendments. The GMDSS is intended to provide an efficient SAR rescue system and also provide for Urgency, Safety, and Routine communications and dissemination of Maritime Safety Information. The material presented in this course covers the scope of the examination for the Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) is intended for the mariners, serving on compulsorily-fitted commercial ships within the North American A1 sea areas. It is compliant with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW 95 Regulation IV/2). The certificate is obtained by completing an abbreviated version of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course consistent with the “Near Coastal Voyage” option (STCW 95 R1/3).
Prerequisite(s)
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Familiarity with basic computer keyboarding skills.
Credits
1.5
Cost
$555.41
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of GMDS 1500 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68807
Duration
Thu Jun 08 - Tue Jun 13 (4 days)
- 4 days
- CRN 68807
- $555.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 09 | Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 240 |
| Jun 12 - Jun 13 | Mon, Tue | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 240 |
Instructor
Chris Gardiner
Course outline
Cost
$555.41
Important information
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE WILL BE HELD ON CAMPUS IN ROOM 240 Please refer to prerequisite section of webpage for information on any prerequisites.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Mon May 29, 2023 at 5:55 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 68808
Duration
Tue Jul 18 - Fri Jul 21 (4 days)
- 4 days
- CRN 68808
- $555.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18 - Jul 21 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 240 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$555.41
Important information
-
IMPORTANT NOTE: COURSE WILL BE HELD ON CAMPUS IN ROOM 240 Please refer to prerequisite section of webpage for information on any prerequisites.
Status
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basic features of the Maritime Mobile Service.
- Explain the concept of the GMDSS.
- Explain the GMDSS regulations relevant to Sea Area A1.
- Use the basic GMDSS equipment of a ship station in Sea Area A1.
- Use the GMDSS sub-system equipment of a ship station in Sea Area A1.
- Use proper procedures for Distress, Safety and Routine Communications.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (GMDS 1500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Bridge Watch Rating
Associate Certificate Full-time
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