Purpose of the ROC-MC
This course will enable radio station personnel, ashore and afloat, operating in accordance with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to utilize efficiently aspects of the GMDSS communications systems applicable to sea area A1 operations. This course adheres to the fundamental recommendations for training of maritime radio personnel as outlined in the International Maritime Organization's Resolution A.769(18).
The Canada Shipping Act - Crewing Regulations, section 25.(1) states: Subject to sunsection (3), a ship shall have in charge of the radio watch a person who holds, at a minimum, a Restricted Operator Certificate with Maritime Qualifications.
Additionally, section 2.22 of TP 2293E states: Where final application is made for a certificate as Master or Mate, other than Master or First Mate, limited, for validity on vessels not fitted with radio telephone, a valid Restricted Operator Certificate must be produced. Where the Radio telephone certificate is not produced before completion of the technical examination, the examiner will issue only a report of the results of the examination endorsed "Radio Telephone Certificate to be Produced".
Prerequisites: None
Schedule: Duration: 20 hours + 1 hour m/c examination + 1/4 hour practical examination per learner.
Course Aims:
- To help learners understand the basic features of the maritime mobile service.
- To provide learners with the knowledge to operate the basic ship station equipment.
- To help learners follow the operational procedures of the GMDSS system and subsystems.
- To use the English language, both written and spoken, for the satisfactory exchange of communications relevant to the safety of life at sea.
- To help learners relate the theoretical knowledge of the GMDSS to practical communications procedures
Course Outline: Introduction to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) |
