GMDSS

GMDSS (Global Marine Distress and Safety System)  70 hrs

� U.S. Coast Guard and STCW approved
� Prepares radio personnel to meet the criteria and competency levels set
      under the International Convention Standards of Training, Certification of 
      Watchkeeping (STCW) for the use of GMDSS systems
�Participants successfully completing this course will satisfy the training 
     requirements of  46 CFR 10.205(n) and Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code

� Topics include:
    �Principles of communication
    �Use of GMDSS equipment
    �Distress alerting
    �Communication procedures