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Model Course 1.25Model Course 1.25Model Course 1.25Model Course 1.25

Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94.07.94.07.94.07.94.

ITU publications:ITU publications:ITU publications:ITU publications:1. List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2010.

2.

List of Ship Stations (List V), 2010.

3. List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2010.

4. List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2010.

5. Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.

6. ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices", (for ships stations),2006.

2.1.2.1.2.1.2.1. IMO PublicatiIMO PublicatiIMO PublicatiIMO Publications:ons:ons:ons:

1.

GMDSS Handbook, IMO London.

2. STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping forSeafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;

3.

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III (IAMSAR), IMO London.

4. IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.

5. NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.

6. International SafetyNet Manual, IMO London.

7. Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.

8.

Fully Operational shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1994.

9. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.

10.

Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.11. International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.

2.2.2.2.2.2.2.2. INMARSATINMARSATINMARSATINMARSAT Publications:Publications:Publications:Publications:

1. INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.

2. International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.

3. Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.

2.3.2.3.2.3.2.3. COSPASCOSPASCOSPASCOSPAS----SARSAT Publications:SARSAT Publications:SARSAT Publications:SARSAT Publications:

1. Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.

2.

Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM DATA,No.18, 1995.

2.4.2.4.2.4.2.4. Video DiskVideo DiskVideo DiskVideo Disk ---- "GMDSS"."GMDSS"."GMDSS"."GMDSS".


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Course Title and Code: General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

ND

Responsible

Department: Seafarers Training and Certification Centre

Classroom Equipment

and Rules Of Conduct The trainings will be given in the study equipped with the appropriate facilities and

the overhead projector.

the computer installed according to the specialized software, which will aid to

give theoretical and practical studies

microphones for the practical studies

the projector for the illustrated demonstrations and videos

guidance and manuals for studying and instructions

GMDSS simulator TGS4100 for 6 trainees

ITU publications

ship’s radio logs

the register for checking and familiarization of the study, facilities and the

technical operation and safety rules.

Only after having been familiarized with the operation rules and the

instructor’s appropriate permission, we are allowed to use all the equipment

pieces during the training.

Emergency Procedures 1. Evacuation procedures: in case of fire or any other emergency, the personnel

evacuation is done according to the evacuation list located at the ladders in the

corridors

2.

The first aid kits are located at the check-points of the Academy. The First aid may

be given by the Watch Officer of the Academy3. Emergency ambulance: phone number 033

Pre -requisite: • This course is open to seafarers who have practical work experience and skills as

the certificated maritime specialist and the approved document of the

professional education as stipulated in STCW regulation IV/2, paragraph 2,

and subparagraphs 1 or 2

With ref. to STCW

Code: The course takes full account of Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code adopted by

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeepin

Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995.

Course Objectives: 1.

This course provides training for the students and trainees according to Section A-

IV/2 of the STCW Code to get the General Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS as

required by IMO Model Course 1.25

2. To help trainees and students to work out the knowledge and skills according to

the requirements of IMO STCW

3. To provide the information concerning the MMS and MMSS and ordering the

knowledge

4.

To apply the operational Global Maritime radio communication in case of distress

5.

To apply GMDSS for the safe navigation

6.

To master the professional skills and qualification application of the radio

communication systems

7.

To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation

8.

To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands


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Course Topics and

Units:

Principles of maritime radio-communications

GMDSS communication systems

Other GMDSS equipment

Distress alerting

Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications

Method of Instruction: Theoretical Hours: 60.5 Hours

PractiPractiPractiPracticalcalcalcal Hours: 63.5 Hours

Total Hours: 132 Hours

Formal Assessments

Time8 Hours

Training Methods: Theoretical and practical lectures, team discussion of the

topics in the groups, work with a head. The application of

the videos and visual aids and working with TGS41000

simulator.

Literature and

Textbook(s):Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 .

ITU publications: ITU publications: ITU publications: ITU publications:

List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2006.


List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2006.

List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2005.

Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.

ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices",

(for ships stations), 2006.

IMO Publications: IMO Publications: IMO Publications: IMO Publications:


STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III

(IAMSAR), IMO London.

IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.

NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.

International Safety Net Manual, IMO London.

Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.


Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.

Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.

International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.

INMARSATINMARSATINMARSATINMARSAT Publications: Publications: Publications: Publications:

INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.

International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.

COSPAS COSPAS COSPAS COSPAS- -- -SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications:

Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.

Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPAS-


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SARSAT SYSTEM DATA/СВЕДЕНИЯ О СИСТЕМЕ КОСПАС-САРСАТ, No.18,

1995.Radio Communication Regulations Vol. .1 - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990

Radio Communication Regulations Vol..2 Appendix - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990

Radio Communication Regulations Vol.3 Resolutions and Recommendations Geneva:

ITU., 1990

Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services.

The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical Institute

GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann

GMDSS Handbook International Maritime Organization

IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP)

Глобальная Морская Система Связи для Безопасности Мореплавания А.В.

Шишкин В.И. Купровский В.М. Кошевой Одесская Национальная МорскаяАкадемия – 2005

Судовая Радиосвязь – Справочник по Организации и Радиооборудованию ГМССБ

Морская Радиоэлектроника – Виктор Андреевич Кравченко

IMO Model Course 1.25

SOLAS (Consolidated Edition 2009)

STCW 78/95

International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

MARPOL 73/78

2005 MARPOL Amendments

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

1

The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The NauticalInstitute

2


3


4


Course Learning

Outcomes:After having finished the courses the trainee must know and be able to:

1.

To satisfy the requirements of STCW Code A-IV/1

2.

To work with the facilities of MMS and MMSS

3.

To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in distress

4.

To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in urgency

5.

To use GMDSS for the safe navigation purpose6. To operate the ship’s radio communication equipment properly

7. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation

8. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands

9. To keep to the safety operation rules while working

10.

To provide the general communication

Grading Plan:

Number, Type and

Weighting of

Components:

After having finished the course, all candidates have to take the exam to present their

knowledge and competence acquired during training session and get the permission to

obtain the appropriate position on board.

Exam is held by the commission which consists of Batumi State Maritime Academy

presenters. The exam may be attended by the representatives of the Maritime

Transport Agency of Georgia.The candidates’ attendance is controlled by the supervisor of the teaching process of

the Vocational Training and Certification Centre.

The questions for the exam tests are made by the GMDSS instructor of the BSMA,

taking into account all the topics of the given course according to the program.


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The exam tests consist of certain questions with 4 answers among which only 1 is

correct.

Results of testing is accepted as positive if 70% of answers found correct. The results

will be entered into the list and report afterwards, which are sent to the Maritime

Transport Agency in order the appropriate diploma to be given.

The test results are kept in the trainees’ private affairs.

The exam process is filled in the report.

Course Leader and

Course team: Vitali Tsintsadze - Specialist of Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.

GMDSS Instructor

Date: 28.06.2011


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Appendix 1Appendix 1Appendix 1Appendix 1

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Part B: Course Outline and TimetablePart B: Course Outline and TimetablePart B: Course Outline and TimetablePart B: Course Outline and Timetable

Course Outline

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Theoretica

l

Practical Total

1. Introduction

1.1 the course

1.0

2.5

1.0

2.5

2. Principles of maritime radio-communications

(practical training)

2.1 The general principles and basic features of the Maritime Mobile

Device.

2. 2 The general principles and basic features of the Maritime Mobile

Service

2.3 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

15.0

4.0

8.0

15.0

4.0

8.0

3. GMDSS communication systems

3.1 Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) facilities.3.2 Knowledge of the general principles of Narrow-Band Direct Printing

(NBDP) and radio telex systems. Ability to use the maritime NBDP and

radio telex equipment in practice (emergency).

3.3 Knowledge and us of immersed systems. Ability to use immersed

equipment or simulator in practice.3.4 Fault location and rectification on marine electronic equipment

3.5 Knowledge and ability to use in practice the basic equipment of a

terrestrial ship station

5.02.0

3.0

4.0

17.52.0

4.0

14.0

3.0

22.54.0

7.0

18.0

3.0

4. Other GMDSS equipment

4.1 Emergency Positioning-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)

4.2 Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART)4.3 Reception of Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

1.5

0.52.0

0.5

0.52.0

2.0

1.04.0

5.

Distress alerting(practical training)

5.1 Search and Rescue (SAR) operation

5.2 Distress, Urgency and safety communication procedures in the

GMDSS

5.3 GMDSS satellite distress, urgency and safety communication procedure

5.4 Protection of distress frequencies and avoidance of false distress

alerts.

3.0

3.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

8.0

3.0

1.0

4.0

11.0

4.0

2.0

6. Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general

communications

6.1 Ability to use the English language, written and spoken, for the

satisfactory exchange of communication relevant to the safety of life at

sea.6.2 Obligatory procedures and practices.

6.3 Practical and theoretical knowledge of general communications

procedures

4.0 7.0 11.0

7. Assessments and discussion 8.0


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TOTAL 60.5 63.5 132.0


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Appendix 2

COURSE TIMETABLE

UNITUNITUNITUNIT

CLASS HOURSCLASS HOURSCLASS HOURSCLASS HOURS

TotalTotalTotalTotalTheoreticalTheoreticalTheoreticalTheoretical PracticalPracticalPracticalPractical

1111 1.0.1.0.1.0.1.0. 1.01.01.01.0

1.11.11.11.1 2.5.2.5.2.5.2.5. 2.52.52.52.5

2.12.12.12.1 15.015.015.015.0 15.015.015.015.0

2.22.22.22.2 4.04.04.04.0 4.04.04.04.0

2.32.32.32.3 8.08.08.08.0 8.08.08.08.0

3.13.13.13.1 5.05.05.05.0 17.517.517.517.5 22.522.522.522.5

3.23.23.23.2 2.02.02.02.0 2.02.02.02.0 4.04.04.04.0

3.33.33.33.3 3.03.03.03.0 4.04.04.04.0 7.07.07.07.0

3.43.43.43.4 4.04.04.04.0 14.014.014.014.0 18.018.018.018.0

3.53.53.53.5 3.03.03.03.0 3.03.03.03.0

4.14.14.14.1 1.51.51.51.5 0.50.50.50.5 2.02.02.02.0

4.24.24.24.2 0.50.50.50.5 0.50.50.50.5 1.01.01.01.0

4.34.34.34.3 2.02.02.02.0 2.02.02.02.0 4.04.04.04.0

5.15.15.15.1 3.03.03.03.0 1.01.01.01.0 4.04.04.04.0

5.25.25.25.2 3.03.03.03.0 8.08.08.08.0 11.011.011.011.0

5.35.35.35.3 1.01.01.01.0 3.03.03.03.0 4.04.04.04.0

5.45.45.45.4 1.01.01.01.0 1.01.01.01.0 2.02.02.02.0

6.16.16.16.1

6.26.26.26.2

6.36.36.36.3 4.04.04.04.0 7.07.07.07.0 11.011.011.011.0

7777 8.8.8.8.0000

60.560.560.560.5 63.563.563.563.5 132.0132.0132.0132.0


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Course Title and Code: GMDSS REFRESHGMDSS REFRESHGMDSS REFRESHGMDSS REFRESH

ND №

Responsible

Department: Seafarers Training and Certification Centre

Classroom Equipment

and Rules Of Conduct The trainings will be given in the study equipped with the appropriate facilities and the

overhead projector.

the computer installed according to the specialized software, which will aid to

give theoretical and practical studies

microphones for the practical studies

the projector for the illustrated demonstrations and videos

guidance and manuals for studying and instructions

GMDSS simulator TGS4100 for 6 trainees

ITU publications

ship’s radio logs

the register for checking and familiarization of the study, facilities and the

technical operation and safety rules.

Only after having been familiarized with the operation rules and the

instructor’s appropriate permission, we are allowed to use all the equipment

pieces during the training.

Emergency Procedures 4.

Evacuation procedures: in case of fire or any other emergency, the personnel

evacuation is done according to the evacuation list located at the ladders in the

corridors

5.

The first aid kits are located at the check-points of the Academy. The First aid maybe given by the Watch Officer of the Academy

6. Emergency ambulance: phone number 033

Pre -requisite: • This course is open to seafarers who have practical work experience and skills as

the certificated maritime specialist and the approved document of the

professional education as stipulated in STCW regulation IV/2, paragraph 2,

and subparagraphs 1 or 2

With ref. to STCW

Code: The course takes full account of Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code adopted by

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeepin

Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995.

Course Objectives: 1.

This course provides training for the students and trainees according to Section A-

IV/2 of the STCW Code to get the General Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS asrequired by IMO Model Course 1.25

2.

To help trainees and students to work out the knowledge and skills according to

the requirements of IMO STCW

3.

To provide the information concerning the MMS and MMSS and ordering the

knowledge

4. To apply the operational Global Maritime radio communication in case of distress

5. To apply GMDSS for the safe navigation

6. To master the professional skills and qualification application of the radio

communication systems

7.

To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation

8.

To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands


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Course Topics and

Units:1.

The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals

2.

The general principals of organizing the radio communication

3.

VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations

4. MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio stations

5. Digital Selective calling

6. Narrow Band Direct Printing

7. Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT

8. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB

9.

Propagation of the safe navigation information

10.

Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts

11.

Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and the communicationpayment

12.

Sources of reserve energy

13.

Technical service

Method of Instruction: Theoretical Hours: 17.5

PracticalPracticalPracticalPractical Hours: 22.5

Total Hours: 40 hours

Formal Assessments

Time 2 hours

Training Methods: Theoretical and practical lectures, team discussion of the

topics in the groups, work with a head. The application of

the videos and visual aids and working with TGS 4100

simulator.

Literature and

Textbook(s):Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94 .

ITU publications: ITU publications: ITU publications: ITU publications:

List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2006.


List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2006.

List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2005.Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.

ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices",

(for ships stations), 2006.

IMO Publications: IMO Publications: IMO Publications: IMO Publications:


STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III

(IAMSAR), IMO London.

IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.

NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.

International Safety Net Manual, IMO London.

Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.


Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.


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Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.

International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.

INMARSAT Publications: INMARSAT Publications: INMARSAT Publications: INMARSAT Publications:

INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.

International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.

Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.

COSPAS COSPAS COSPAS COSPAS- -- -SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications: SARSAT Publications:

Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.

Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPAS-

SARSAT SYSTEM DATA/СВЕДЕНИЯ О СИСТЕМЕ КОСПАС-САРСАТ, No.18,

1995.

Radio Communication Regulations Vol. .1 - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990Radio Communication Regulations Vol..2 Appendix - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990

Radio Communication Regulations Vol.3 Resolutions and Recommendations Geneva:

ITU., 1990

Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services.

The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical Institute




IMO Model Course 1.25

SOLAS (Consolidated Edition 2009)

STCW 78/95International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

MARPOL 73/78

2005 MARPOL Amendments

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

5 The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical

Institute

6 GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann

7


8


Course Learning

Outcomes: After having finished the courses the trainee must know and be able to:11.

To satisfy the requirements of STCW Code A-IV/1

12.

To work with the facilities of MMS and MMSS

13.

To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in distress

14.

To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in urgency

15.

To use GMDSS for the safe navigation purpose

16.

To operate the ship’s radio communication equipment properly

17. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation

18. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands

19. To keep to the safety operation rules while working

20. To provide the general communication

Grading Plan:

Number, Type and

Weighting of

Components:

After having finished the course, all candidates have to take the exam to present their

knowledge and competence acquired during training session and get the permission to

obtain the appropriate position on board.

Exam is held by the commission which consists of Batumi State Maritime Academy

presenters. The exam may be attended by the representatives of the Maritime


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Transport Agency of Georgia.

The candidates’ attendance is controlled by the supervisor of the teaching process ofthe Vocational Training and Certification Centre.

The questions for the exam tests are made by the GMDSS instructor of the BSMA,

taking into account all the topics of the given course according to the program.

The exam tests consist of certain questions with 4 answers among which only 1 is

correct.

Results of testing is accepted as positive if 70% of answers found correct. The results

will be entered into the list and report afterwards, which are sent to the Maritime

Transport Agency in order the appropriate diploma to be given.

The test results are kept in the trainees’ private affairs.

The exam process is filled in the report.

Course Leader andCourse team:

Vitali Tsintsadze - Specialist of Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.GMDSS Instructor

Date: 12.09.12

Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 3333

Course Outline and Calendar

№№№№ Title of topicTitle of topicTitle of topicTitle of topicLearningLearningLearningLearning

Time hTime hTime hTime h

LeaLeaLeaLearningrningrningrning

ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives remarkremarkremarkremark

1.

The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals 1

2.

The general principals of organizing the radio

communication2

3. VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations 3

4. MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio

stations5

5.

Digital Selective calling 4

6.

Narrow Band Direct Printing 4

7. Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT 4

8.

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB 29.

Propagation of the safe navigation information 2

10. Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts 2

11. Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and

the communication payment2

12.

Sources of reserve energy 2

13.

Technical service 1

or

Course Outline and Calendar

Date and Learning

Time Topic/Activity/Assignments

Learning

Objectives

1 The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals

2 The general principals of organizing the radio communication

3 VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations


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5 MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio stations

4 Digital Selective calling

4 Narrow Band Direct Printing

4 Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT

2 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB

2 Propagation of the safe navigation information

2 Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts

2Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and the

communication payment

2 Sources of reserve energy

1 Technical service

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