GMDSS/ROC (Restricted Operator Certificate), Refresher
Objective
Maritime radio certificate for "local trade", covers vessels equipped for Sea Area A1. Restricted Operator Certificate (GMDSS / ROC) is a certificate navigators on duty must possess.
Target group
Personnel who have expired certificates, and will operate a GMDSS radio station covering Sea Area A1. The main target group are navigators on board ships and personnel at the stations in the Arctic Ocean.
Course content
The course is based on the IMO course module 1.26:
Theory
Procedures
Actual operation of GMDSS equipment
The course is arranged at the institute which provides updated radio equipment for ships, and a radio simulator. Ships at sea should always have someone with radio certificate present on the bridge. See Regulation: www.lovdata.no and Telenor / Radio Inspection: www.maritimradio.no
Prerequisites
Discontinued GMDSS / ROC certificate must be presented upon graduation. Normal hearing, speaking and writing skills are necessary, and you must be able to master English as communication language. 1 passport photo and ID must be presented.
Course code
OT-9-1-4
Category
Radio
Duration
3 days
E-learning
No
Frequency