Specialist courses cover particular ship types, systems or trades. Typically 12 days.
GMDSS GOC is run by 5 approved institutes in Chennai region. One publishes fees, Rs 29,000. Next batch 12 October at AMET City College. AMET City College also runs it with ARPA, ECDIS, MFA and SSO together for Rs 93,500.
The General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS qualifies a deck officer to operate the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. It covers distress, urgency and safety communications by radio and satellite, EPIRB and SART operation, DSC procedures, and the practical use of shipboard radio equipment.
Required for deck officers on vessels operating under GMDSS.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.