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
- 24-26 October, Belmullet, Co. Mayo CTU1
- 14-16 November, NFC Greencastle. Contact sandra.harkin@bim.ie on 074 9381068
- 21-23 November, Belmullet, Co. Mayo CTU
GMDSS Short Range Certificate (Module 2)
- No courses scheduled at the moment
GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)
Duration: Two weeks
Course Cost: €650.00
- 16-27 October, NFC Castletownbere: contact della.osullivan@bim.ie on 027 71230
- For next scheduled course in our college in NFC Greencastle: contact sandra.harkin@bim.ie on 353 74 9381068
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 sandra.harkin@bim.ie on 353 74 9381068
What GMDSS Radio Operator Certification do I require?
The required certification depends on:
- Classification of Vessel
- Area of Operation
1. Classification of Vessel
|
Classification |
Registered Length |
|
Class I |
Greater than or equal to 24 metres |
|
Class II |
Greater than or equal to 17 metres and less than 24 metres |
|
Class III |
Greater than or equal to 12 metres and less than 17 metres |
|
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 |
|
Area A3 |
Operates within range of the Inmarsat satellite system |
|
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 |
|
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.