General Operator`s Certificate for the GMDSS

General Operator`s Certificate for the GMDSS

  • In accordance with: STCW 78/95 Reg. IV/2; Sec. A – IV/2 and Regulation № 6 for the competence of seafarers of the Republic of Bulgaria. IMO Model course 1.25 plus compendium

  • For who: This course is designed to prepare officers to carry communications onboard via the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System – GMDSS

  • Number of trainees: 4-20

  • Price per 1 participant:
    In Bulgarian – 900 BGN per trainee
    For students of NVNA – 720 BGN

    In English – 750 EUR per trainee
    For students of NVNA – 600 EUR

  • Course duration: 108 classes, 3 weeks

  • Venue: The course is conducted using a telecommunications simulator.

This course is designed to prepare officers to carry communications onboard via the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System – GMDSS, which entered into force on 01.02.1999, to provide safety of maritime navigation and help persons in distress in all sea areas. The course provides practical exercises with: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system of VHF/ MF/ HF, transceiver operation, satellite communications via Inmarsat Standard Fleet 77, Standard C, EGC, NAVTEX Receiver, Portable Survival Equipment – EPIRB, SART, AIS-SART, Distress Communications, Search and Rescue procedures and keeping of Radio Log Book, General Radio Operations Rules, Good Practice, Battery Maintenance. The course is conducted using a telecommunications simulator.

Persons with minimum higher education, aged over 18 years and medically fit to work at sea. Ship’s master, Master first mate, Master second mate, Officer of the Watch, Telecommunication systems engineer, seafarers who will be in charge to carry proper radio watch and hold GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate

Course manager: full. prof. PhD Chavdar Alexandrov

Information and enrolment
Mihail Denev

  • +359 889750450
  • m.denev@nvna.eu