AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
10 days
This AMSA-approved GMDSS course prepares maritime professionals to obtain their General Operator's Certificate through hands-on simulator training and live laboratory experience. Ideal for anyone seeking to work in maritime communications and distress safety systems.
Participants must have a working knowledge of English as a second language and basic proficiency in computer use. No prior maritime experience is explicitly required, though the course is designed for those seeking professional maritime certification. Participants should be prepared for intensive 10-day full-time training.
The course covers Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) operations and communications protocols. Training includes hands-on experience with GMDSS simulators replicating modern ship equipment ranging from DOS-based systems to latest touch-screen technology. Participants gain practical experience with shore-based radio stations and live GMDSS laboratory equipment. The curriculum meets STCW Regulation IV/2 and Code Section A-IV/2 requirements, ensuring compliance with international maritime safety standards.
AMC Search operates Australia's best-equipped GMDSS training facilities with advanced simulators and live laboratory equipment. The course is taught by Sanjiv Bhatia, an experienced maritime lecturer with active crewing experience on bulk carriers, tankers and passenger ships. The provider is AMSA-approved and recognized by multiple international maritime authorities including Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Antigua and Barbuda.
Upon completion, graduates can apply for the AMSA GMDSS General Operator's Certificate, opening career opportunities in maritime communications, ship operations, and maritime safety roles. The certification is internationally recognized and accepted by major maritime authorities worldwide, enabling employment on commercial vessels and maritime facilities requiring GMDSS operators.
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