Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is primarily vessel-to-shore alerting system where Rescue Co-ordination Centres (RCCs) receive distress alerts from vessels and then co-ordinate an appropriate rescue response.
Next courses scheduled:
GMDSS Short Range Certificate (Modules 1 and 2)
Duration: 3 days
Course Cost: €175.00
- 23-25 September, Howth, Co. Dublin, contact +353 87 2334620
- 01-03 October, NFC Greencastle, contact maria.mccarron@bim.ie on +353 74 9381730
- 14-17 October, Union Hall, Co. Cork contact +353 87 2334620
- 21-23 October, Achill, Co. Mayo, contact+353 87 6837134
GMDSS Short Range Certificate (Module 2)
- No courses scheduled at the moment
GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)
Duration: Two weeks
Course Cost: €650.00
- 29 October - 08 November, NFC Castletownbere, contact della.osullivan@bim.ie on +353 27 71230
GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)
Duration: Five days
Course Cost: €250.00
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23-26 September, Rossaveal, Co. Galway, contact Robert Walshe on +353 87 6837134
GMDSS Long Range Certificate (Modules 1,2 and 3)
Duration: One week
Course Cost: €325.00
- For next scheduled course in our college in NFC Greencastle, contact maria.mccarron@bim.ie on +353 74 9381730
What GMDSS Radio Operator Certification do I require?
The required certification depends on:
- Classification of Vessel
- Area of Operation
1. Classification of Vessel
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Classification |
Registered Length |
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Class I |
Greater than or equal to 24 metres |
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Class II |
Greater than or equal to 17 metres and less than 24 metres |
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Class III |
Greater than or equal to 12 metres and less than 17 metres |
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Class IV |
Less than 12 metres |
2. Area of Operation
|
Classification |
Limits of Sea Areas |
|
Area A1 |
Operates within range of a coast radio station fitted with VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment, approximately 30 to 35 nautical miles |
|
Area A2 |
Operates within range of a coast radio station fitted with MF Digital Selective Calling equipment, approximately 100 to 150 nautical miles |
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Area A3 |
Operates within range of the Inmarsat satellite system |
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Area A4 |
Operates in the polar regions of 70 degrees North and South of 70 degrees |
3. Certification Required
|
Class of Vessel |
Area of Operation |
Certification required |
Training duration |
|
Class I |
A1 |
GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate |
4 Days |
|
Class I |
A2, A3, A4 |
GMDSS General Operators Certificate |
10 Days |
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Class II & III |
A1 |
GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate |
4 Days |
|
Class II & III |
A2, A3, A4 |
GMDSS Long Range Certificate |
5 Days |
|
Class II & III |
A1 |
GMDSS Short Range Certificate (Module 1) |
2 Days |
|
Class IV |
A1 and A2 |
GMDSS Long Range Certificate |
5 Days |
Successful completion of a course leads to a Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport GMDSS Radio Communications Certificate.