Users of GMDSS radio equipment in the A-1 Radio Coverage Area
Add Pre Requisites
ROC - Basic Course.
Objective
Recertification of users of GMDSS equipment in accordance with the Norwegian Telecommunications Authority's regulations.
Course content
Course content:
- Formal rules and regulations
- Operation of radio station
- Service documents
- Handling regulations
- Distress, urgency and safety communications
- Digital selective calling (DSC) for VHF
- DSC distress communication
- Technical and system description
- The international maritime distress and safety system
- Radio beacons
- Navtex receivers
- Radar transponders
- Power sources/ batteries.
