Ancillary
GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
- Modules
- 1
- Lessons
- 2
- Questions
- 10
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Aligned to the published MCA syllabus. Official syllabus (GOV.UK). MCA/Ofcom.
GMDSS-GOC-M1 · Full GMDSS operation
2 lessons
GMDSS-GOC-M1-A VHF, MF/HF and satellite communications and distress procedures across all sea areas.
Practice in examiner ↗GMDSS-GOC-L1.1The full GMDSS and its equipmentThe General Operator's Certificate covers the complete GMDSS across all sea areas, and is the radio qualification required of officers on larger yachts. This lesson covers the system and the equipment that supports it worldwide.GMDSS-GOC-L1.2Distress management and MSI across the sea areasThe GOC operator manages distress traffic and safety information across the full system, choosing the right bearer and following the procedures. This lesson covers those functions.