How to be a GMDSS Radio Operator Offshore See below | |
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How to be a GMDSS Radio Operator Offshore
What is GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress Safety system. IN GMDSS there are 2 type of courses.
1. GOC - General Operator Certificate [World Wide A1, A2, A3 & A4]
2. ROC - Restricted Operator Certificate [Domestic A1 only]
If you are intending to pursue a career as a Radio Operator on the offshore industry, you need to hold a GOC Certificate.
You can start the sea career from Cadet or from Crew.
Starting Sea Career As a Cadet [Deck Cadet]
Attend a Pre-Sea Training at an approved Maritime Academy, usually a 1 year pre-sea course. After the pre-sea training, join the sea for 24 or 36 months sea service. Upon completion of the required sea service [at sea practical trainings] return to the academy to study for the next level.
Watch-Keeping Officer [WKO]
The duration of the course is between 4 to 6 months, one need to complete all the required modular courses for the competency level obtained. It will take about 10 to 12 months to obtain the WKO certification - Certificate of Competency [CoC].
Once obtained the wko CoC, you can join the ship as a 3rd officer and 2nd officer. Clock the required seatime for the next level certification. The next level is Mate & Master.
Mate & Master
The mate & master course is about 12 months duration. Upon completion of the course and passing the stipulated examinations, you will be awarded a Chief Mate C.o.C. You are required to complete sufficient sea-time before you can endorse your masters C.o.C.
Once your masters C.o.C is endorsed, you can be a Captain of a ship
Total Time from Cadet to Masters = about 10 years
Types of Certification for Ships
Master Unlimited Voyage
Mate Unlimited
WKO Unlimited
Master/Mate More than 3000GT Near Coastal
Master/Mate Less than 3000GT Near Coastal
Master/Mate Between 500GT & 3000GT NC
Master/Mate Less than 500GT NC
WKO Less than 500GT NC
WKO Between 500GT & 3000GT NC
WKO 3000 GT NC & above
Master & Mate Domestic less than 500GT
