MARI 116 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS

6 Credits
This course is required for persons assigned to operate GMDSS equipment onboard. It covers the training recommended by the U.S. GMDSS Implementation Task Force in order to achieve the learning objectives required by Table A-IV/2 of the STCW code. Course subjects include: principles of communication, equipment overview, distress-urgent-safety communication, routine communications, SAR and survival craft equipment, VHR equipment and operations, satellite equipment and operations, maritime safety information, MF-HR equipment and operations, equipment test and maintenance, rules and regulations, and publications and documents.