INTRODUCTION
In the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System course students will demonstrate knowledge and skill in the proper use of GMDSS communications systems and other GMDSS equipment, such as radio propagation, protection of distress frequencies, testing radio equipment, use of NAVTEX receiver and many other topics are being studied to develop the skills of participants.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Being familiar with the distress signals and distress traffic
- Understanding the urgency transmissions
- Understanding the safety transmissions
- Being familiar with the safety information under the GMDSS
- Understanding the emergency radio beacons
- Understanding the power supplier
- Understanding the false alerts in the GMDSS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Managers
- Engineers
- Technicians
- Anyone who need to know about Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- MDSS overview
- Radio propagation
- Distress, urgency and safety communications
- Protection of distress frequencies
- Digital Selective Calling
- VHF Radio Communication
- Standard Marine Communication Phrases
- MF/HF SSB communications
- Maritime safety information
- NAVTEX receiver
- Inmarsat satellite communication
- Inmarsat safety-NET service
- Search and rescue procedures
- VHF and satellite EPIRB
- Search and rescue radar transponder
- GMDSS portable VHF
- Practical training for distress, urgency and safety communication procedures
- Use of DSC equipment
- Use of VHF/MF/HF equipment
- Radiotelephony communication exercises
- Testing radio equipment
- Use of NAVTEX receiver