GMDSS - RESTRICTED OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (ROC)

The base GMDSS qualification for the Professional Mariner

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GMDSS RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATOR'S COURSE (ROC)

The implementation in 1999 of a new Global Maritime Distress & Safely System (GMDSS) has had a profound effect on marine communications.
The GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) has been introduced by the MCA to serve the needs of SOLAS Conventions vessels that sail exclusively within GMDSS A1 Sea Areas. On such ships bridge watch-keepers require the (ROC) or the higher grade General Certificate (GOC).

STCW-95 CERTIFICATE REVALIDATIONS
ln order to maintain a valid Foreign Going Deck Officers certificate, holders require a GMDSS qualification. The MCA have confirmed that the GMDSS ROC is acceptable for STCW-95 re-validations. (See Part 4 MGN 4(M) - Marine Guidance Notes on Training and Certification) The GMDSS ROC will be of particular interest to Pilots, Harbour Masters and other marine shore staff wishing to maintain valid seagoing qualifications.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The GMDSS (ROC) follows a course syllabus and standard as laid down by the IMO and CEPT. There are no nationality requirements in order to he awarded the ROC. The qualification is internationally recognised. The ROC course is 3 days including the examination.
The examination has 3 elements

Radio Procedures - (written or oral paper)
Voice exercise - Simulated Distress Communications
Operational Performance Test - Candidate demonstrates the use of GMDSS equipment and knowledge of radio regulations.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

TWO Passport photographs.
Fluency in English : Although there are no nationality requirements, all candidates must be fluent in both English and the phonetic alphabet.
The MCA grants no exemption to holding a GMDSS certificate i.e. for holders of Aeronautical or marine VHF or old style Restricted radio operator certificates.
Please note: No knowledge of Morse Code required
Recommended Reading
GMDSS - A USER'S HANDBOOK by Denise Brehaut
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical - ISBN Code 0-7136-7136-9.
This publication covers the ROC syllabus in a very comprehensive manner and will be an invaluable reference book for the course and afterwards.

Click here to Order : GMDSS - A User's Handbook Today!

RT TRAINING COURSES
3 day MCA GMDSS RESTRICTED (ROC) Course & Examination
Held once a month

SOUTHAMPTON - Universal Marina Unit 10 - Sarisbury Green

Next ROC Course with availability 12th-14th May 2008

Course commences: 0900 Finishes: 1700 Each Day
Examination: P.M. (Third day)
Course Fee: £300
MCA examination fee: £83

STCW-95 REQUIREMENTS
Officers who hold UK certificates who have to comply with requirements of the STCW Code must have their GMDSS Certificates endorsed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Please note UK GMDSS Certificates issued before January 1994 are not acceptable for endorsement.
To obtain this endorsement the following should be sent to the MCA.
The orginal GMDSS Certificate (General or Restricted Operator's Certificate)
Certificate demonstrating proficiency in fire-fighting, survival and first aid or a copy of a UK Certificate of Competency.
A valid Medical Certificate
Entries from the discharge book showing one year, in the last five at sea.
Any queries on individual circumstances can be referred to:
Seafarers Standards, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Bay 213 Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 1EG
Tel+44 (0)2380 329100 Fax Tel+44 (0)2380 329252
RT Training is a MCA Recognised GMDSS (ROC) Training Provider

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GMDSS - RESTRICTED OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (ROC)

The base GMDSS qualification for the Professional Mariner

GMDSS RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATOR'S COURSE (ROC)

STCW-95 CERTIFICATE REVALIDATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Recommended Reading

Published by Adlard Coles Nautical - ISBN Code 0-7136-7136-9.This publication covers the ROC syllabus in a very comprehensive manner and will be an invaluable reference book for the course and afterwards. Click here to Order : GMDSS - A User's Handbook Today!

RT TRAINING COURSES

Next ROC Course with availability 12th-14th May 2008

Published by Adlard Coles Nautical - ISBN Code 0-7136-7136-9.
This publication covers the ROC syllabus in a very comprehensive manner and will be an invaluable reference book for the course and afterwards.

Click here to Order : GMDSS - A User's Handbook Today!