GMDSS-ROC-L1.2

Sea areas and what a yacht must carry

GMDSS-ROC-M1 · The GMDSS · GMDSS-ROC-M1-A What the system is for, its functions, the sea areas and what a yacht must carry.

A GMDSS installation is sized to **where the yacht goes**. Sea area A1 is the coverage of a VHF DSC coast station; beyond it the yacht needs MF, HF or satellite equipment. The ROC is the certificate for **A1 only**.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. The ROC is issued by the MCA only after an MCA-approved GMDSS course and examination at an approved centre. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.