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Certificate held by Masters, Deck Officers or other shipboard personnel who perform radiocommunication duties on ships fitted with GMDSS equipment. Requires detailed practical knowledge of operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment, ability to send and receive correctly by radiotelephone and narrow band direct printing (telex). Examined to the European Radiocommunication Committee (ERC) Decision ERC/DEC/(99)01, as amended, which is based on the harmonised syllabi developed by the  ...

GMDSS is an internationally agreed radio safety system and communication protocol for ships mandated by the International Maritime Organisation(IMO). Ships engaged in international shipping (SOLAS vessels) are obliged to carry GMDSS certified communication equipment. If the emergency was to happen and the ship needed rescue and support, they must use an internationally accepted safety system that can alert nearby ships for help.  ...

Large commercial vessels cover thousands of nautical miles, travelling through international waters whilst at sea for months at a time either delivering cargo or providing important services. If the worst was to happen and a ship needed rescue and support, they must use an internationally accepted safety system that can alert nearby sea search and rescue teams of their situation anywhere in the world. This is called Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).  ...

First of all, make sure that your VHF is capable of ATIS transmissions. Otherwise, you will have to acquire the appropriate model, there is a choice of ATIS-enabled radios from different manufacturers on the market. Before traveling on inland waterways of RAINWAT countries, you must enable the ATIS mode of your VHF radio transceiver. This function is programmed by the manufacturer or your local dealer (on your request).  ...

An MMSI is a unique nine digit number that is entered into certain marine radio communications equipment. When using this equipment to send a distress alert, or to indicate some other emergency, the number assists emergency services to identify you and/or your vessel. Since marine VHF transceivers now operate under a class licence, there is no requirement for an official call sign and maritime ship station license,  ...