Specialist courses cover particular ship types, systems or trades. Typically 12 days.
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. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.