Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) – San Diego, CA

Mariners successfully completing TRLMI’s Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) course will satisfy the GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 111.305(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.309 (a)(4)(xv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.315(a)(3)(vi); and 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(ix) AND the requirements of 46 CFR 11.604, to meet Section A-IV/2 of the STCW code as amended.

Effective January 1st, 2023: the courses taking place in 2023 will satisfy:
The GMDSS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(xv); 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(ix); 46 CFR 315(a)(3)(vi); and 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(ix).

This course is required for officers who serve on vessels equipped with GMDSS equipment.

Successfully passing both the Element 1 and Element 7 FCC Examinations are required to receive the endorsement as a GMDSS operator.

Students successfully completing this course will be able to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and be able to assume primary responsibility for operation of the Distress equipment during an incident.

Subjects & Equipment Include:

Satellite Systems
Terrestrial Communications
Transmission and Reception of Distress Alerts and Messages
Maritime Safety Information
INMARSAT A/B/C
MF/HF Transceivers (Single Side Band)
MF/HF NBDP – Narrow Band Direct Printing Modems
MF/HF DSC – Digital Selective Calling Controllers
VHF DSC – Digital Selective
Calling Controllers
NAVTEX Receivers
406 MHz EPIRBS – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons
Search & Rescue Transponders (SARTS)
Survival Craft Transceivers
Reserve Sources of Energy with Integrated Chargers
Antenna Systems (terrestrial and satellite)

GMDSS course - Training Resources Maritime Institute

Course Cost:

$1,800

Deposit:

$100

Course Length:

80 hours

Course Seats

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