{"id":4800,"date":"2024-08-21T11:03:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T11:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naval-acad.bg\/?page_id=4800"},"modified":"2026-01-08T00:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:21:21","slug":"1301-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.naval-acad.bg\/en\/courses\/1301-2","title":{"rendered":"General Operator`s Certificate for the GMDSS \u2013 Shortened"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div 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fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-size:13px;--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;--awb-line-height:22.1px;--awb-icon-width:22.1px;--awb-icon-height:22.1px;--awb-icon-margin:9.1px;--awb-content-margin:31.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-book fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>In accordance with:<\/strong> STCW 78\/95 Reg. IV\/2; Sec. A \u2013 IV\/2 and Regulation \u2116 6 for the competence of seafarers of the Republic of Bulgaria. IMO Model course 1.25 plus compendium<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-bullseye fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>For who:<\/strong> This course is designed for persons, graduated in high or higher education with syllabuses including \u201cCommunications\u201d, \u201cMaritime communications\u201d or other subjects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-users fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Number of trainees:<\/strong> 4-20<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-dollar-sign fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Price per 1 participant:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn <strong>Bulgarian<\/strong> &#8211; \u20ac500 per trainee<br \/>\nIn <strong>English<\/strong> &#8211; \u20ac500 per trainee<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-clock fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Course duration:<\/strong> 85 classes, 3 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-map-marker-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> GMDSS simulator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:#1071b6;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\" href=\"#tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Course Overview<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\" href=\"#tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Requirements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-061608a0505efea3de0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-061608a0505efea3de0\" href=\"#tab-061608a0505efea3de0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Contacts<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\" href=\"#tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Course Overview<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\" id=\"tab-9b4642b1f361dcb8839\">\n<p>This course is designed for persons, graduated in high or higher education with syllabuses including \u201cCommunications\u201d, \u201cMaritime communications\u201d or other subjects, covering topics and hours that are specified in State Standards on education and training of radio operators. The course is to prepare officers to carry communications onboard via the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System \u2013 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 &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\" href=\"#tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Requirements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\" id=\"tab-7e8967569a2de67fbf0\">\n<p>Persons with minimum higher education, aged over 18 years and medically fit to work at sea. Ship\u2019s 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\u2019s Certificate<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-061608a0505efea3de0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-061608a0505efea3de0\" href=\"#tab-061608a0505efea3de0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Contacts<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-061608a0505efea3de0\" id=\"tab-061608a0505efea3de0\"><strong>Course manager:<\/strong> full. prof. 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