DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING, BANGLADESH
This course
is designed for Deck Officers with responsibility for both Distress and
Commercial Radio Communications onboard ships. It conforms to the requirements
specified in Regulation IV of the International Convention of Standards of
Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), as
amended, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio regulations
Article 55 for General Operator Certificate.
COURSE AIM / OBJECTIVE:
The course
generally aims to provide the minimum knowledge, understanding, and proficiency
required for certification of GMDSS radio operators and enable candidates to
efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment.
At the end of the course, candidates should be able to
practically gain technical know-how and accordingly put into operation the
principles and procedures of the following :
Concept of the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and the relevant regulations and
requirements that cover its operation
Main features and functions of the
Maritime Mobile Communication Services for use in the GMDSS
Practical knowledge and technical
& operational characteristics of, and ability to use, the GMDSS Sub-system
equipment of a Ship Station
Distress, Safety and Routine
Communication Procedures in the GMDSS
Essential
aspects of maintenance procedure for GMDSS equipment
COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
The
coverage of the course is in accordance with the Memorandum Circular No.
17-12-2002 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission; and takes into
account the “Examination Syllabus for GOC Certificate”, CEPT RR Project Team
for the Harmonization of Maritime Certificates.
It gives both a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of the different radio systems onboard a vessel equipped with a GMDSS radio station.
TEACHING METHOD:
The training
center uses the latest transas equipment (DSC VHF, MF/HF transceiver) for sea
area A1, A2, A3 & A4, and simulator for Inmarsat-B, Inmarsat F-77.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP:
Entry to
this course is open to Deck Officers with responsibility for both Distress and
Commercial Radio Communications onboard ships.
COURSE CERTIFICATE:
A
Certificate of Completion is given to each candidate who satisfactorily
fulfills the Course.
NOTE: At the end of the course, examination is conducted by
the Department of Shipping who will issue the GMDSS GOC certificate to
successful candidates.