General Operator’s Certification for the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System Course (GMDSS : GOC)
Standard of Course
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Training Period
Number of Trainee
Training Fee
Training Place
Lunch and breaks
Qualification
: In compliance with IMO Model Course 1.25 which certified
by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication
Commission – NBTC
: 14 days
: Not more than 24
: 8,000 Baht
: Siam Maritime School
: Free
– Not less than 18 years of age.
– General knowledge of electricity, radio communication,
English language, use of personal computer and marine
vocabulary.
– GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate has not been withdrawned
or cancelled or has been accepted from withdrawn not less than 5 years.
Certificate Title
: General Operator’s Certificate (Certified by Siam Maritime School-validity 5 years
General Operator’s Certificate (Certified by NBTC- validity 5 years)
General Operator’s License (Certified by NBTC- validity 5 years)
Course Scope
– To obtain knowledge, understanding and skill as operator of radio communication in compliance with
the provisions and performing the duties in according to STCW 2010 Chapter IV Section A-IV/2 and
the notification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC).
– The training course and examination for the GMDSS Restricted Operator’s should be conducted and passed.
Course Structure
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Practical
Main machinery and equipment
Auxiliary equipment
Principles of maintenance and problem solving practice.
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Theory
Knowledge of the international rules, regulations and provisions concerning GMDSS system
Knowledge of the basic features of the Marine Mobile Service
Knowledge and ability to use equipment of a ship station
Ability to use English language for radio communication in the GMDSS Systems
Examination
Trainees should participate in theory and practical sessions not less than 80 percent of timetables.
