Study Guide

Objective

The student has knowledge and skills to manage radio communication at sea on a ship radio station, equipped with radio equipment according to the GMDSS-system for all sea areas.

Content

• According to the IMO and CEPT recommendations:
• Maritime radio traffic according to the International Radio Regulations and rules issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
• SAR-lectures, distress, safety and routine traffic exercises
• Practical radio traffic exercises using the GMDSS vessel radio stations and simulators
• Lectures and exercises with reference to overhaul and maintenance of a vessel radio station

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

GMDSS and Radio Regulations

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

107h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, Radio simulator

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Qualifications

Professional English 1