Aim: To learn Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and enable one to receive distress, urgency, safety alerts and routine messages via a VHF Digital Selective calling DSC equipped maritime radio transceiver.
Duration: 6 Hours (followed by a 30 minute writte and one hour practical examination).
Qualification: Maritime Short Range Operator’s Certificate (MSROC).
A requirement for anyone wishing to operate a VHF radio in Europe, and a prerequisite for the RYA Yachtmaster Certificates of Competence.