GMDSS Operator Certificate Instructor Manual

GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94
22.07.94.
.07.94
ITU publications:
1. List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2010.
2. List of Ship Stations (List V), 2010.
3. List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2010.
4. List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2010.
5. Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.
6. ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices", (for ships stations),
2006.
2.1.
IMO Publications:
Publications:
1. GMDSS Handbook, IMO London.
2. STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;
3. International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III (IAMSAR), IMO London.
4. IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.
5. NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.
6. International SafetyNet Manual, IMO London.
7. Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.
8. Fully Operational shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1994.
9. Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.
10. Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.
11. International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.
2.2. INMARSAT Publications:
1.
2.
3.
INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.
International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.
Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.
2.3. COSPASCOSPAS-SARSAT Publications:
1. Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.
2. Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM DATA,
No.18, 1995.
2.4.
Video Disk - "GMDSS".
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Course Title and Code:
General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
ND
Responsible
Department:
Seafarers Training and Certification Centre
Classroom Equipment
and Rules Of Conduct
The trainings will be given in the study equipped with the appropriate facilities and
the overhead projector.
the computer installed according to the specialized software, which will aid to
give theoretical and practical studies
microphones for the practical studies
the projector for the illustrated demonstrations and videos
guidance and manuals for studying and instructions
GMDSS simulator TGS4100 for 6 trainees
ITU publications
ship’s radio logs
the register for checking and familiarization of the study, facilities and the
technical operation and safety rules.
Only after having been familiarized with the operation rules and the
instructor’s appropriate permission, we are allowed to use all the equipment
pieces during the training.
1. Evacuation procedures: in case of fire or any other emergency, the personnel
evacuation is done according to the evacuation list located at the ladders in the
corridors
2. The first aid kits are located at the check-points of the Academy. The First aid may
be given by the Watch Officer of the Academy
3. Emergency ambulance: phone number 033
• This course is open to seafarers who have practical work experience and skills as
the certificated maritime specialist and the approved document of the
professional education as stipulated in STCW regulation IV/2, paragraph 2,
and subparagraphs 1 or 2
The course takes full account of Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code adopted by the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995.
1. This course provides training for the students and trainees according to Section AIV/2 of the STCW Code to get the General Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS as
required by IMO Model Course 1.25
2. To help trainees and students to work out the knowledge and skills according to
the requirements of IMO STCW
3. To provide the information concerning the MMS and MMSS and ordering the
knowledge
4. To apply the operational Global Maritime radio communication in case of distress
5. To apply GMDSS for the safe navigation
6. To master the professional skills and qualification application of the radio
communication systems
7. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation
8. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands
Emergency Procedures
Pre -requisite:
With ref. to STCW
Code:
Course Objectives:
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Course Topics and
Units:
Method of Instruction:
Principles of maritime radio-communications
GMDSS communication systems
Other GMDSS equipment
Distress alerting
Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications
Theoretical Hours:
60.5 Hours
Practical
Practi cal Hours:
63.5 Hours
Total Hours:
132 Hours
Formal Assessments
Time
8 Hours
Training Methods:
Literature and
Textbook(s):
Theoretical and practical lectures, team discussion of the
topics in the groups, work with a head. The application of
the videos and visual aids and working with TGS41000
simulator.
Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94.
ITU publications:
List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2006.
List of Ship Stations (List V), 2006.
List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2006.
List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2005.
Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.
ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices",
(for ships stations), 2006.
IMO Publications:
GMDSS Handbook, IMO London.
STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III
(IAMSAR), IMO London.
IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.
NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.
International Safety Net Manual, IMO London.
Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.
Fully Operational shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1994.
Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.
Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.
International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.
INMARSAT Publications:
INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.
International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.
Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.
COSPAS--SARSAT Publications:
COSPAS
Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.
Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPAS-
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
SARSAT SYSTEM DATA/СВЕДЕНИЯ О СИСТЕМЕ КОСПАС-САРСАТ, No.18,
1995.
Radio Communication Regulations Vol. .1 - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990
Radio Communication Regulations Vol..2 Appendix - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990
Radio Communication Regulations Vol.3 Resolutions and Recommendations Geneva:
ITU., 1990
Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services.
The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical Institute
GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann
GMDSS Handbook International Maritime Organization
IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP)
Глобальная Морская Система Связи для Безопасности Мореплавания А.В.
Шишкин В.И. Купровский В.М. Кошевой Одесская Национальная Морская
Академия – 2005
Судовая Радиосвязь – Справочник по Организации и Радиооборудованию ГМССБ
Морская Радиоэлектроника – Виктор Андреевич Кравченко
IMO Model Course 1.25
SOLAS (Consolidated Edition 2009)
STCW 78/95
International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)
MARPOL 73/78
2005 MARPOL Amendments
OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
1 The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical
Institute
2 GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann
3 GMDSS Handbook International Maritime Organization
4 IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP)
Course Learning
Outcomes:
Grading Plan:
Number, Type and
Weighting of
Components:
After having finished the courses the trainee must know and be able to:
1. To satisfy the requirements of STCW Code A-IV/1
2. To work with the facilities of MMS and MMSS
3. To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in distress
4. To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in urgency
5. To use GMDSS for the safe navigation purpose
6. To operate the ship’s radio communication equipment properly
7. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation
8. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands
9. To keep to the safety operation rules while working
10. To provide the general communication
After having finished the course, all candidates have to take the exam to present their
knowledge and competence acquired during training session and get the permission to
obtain the appropriate position on board.
Exam is held by the commission which consists of Batumi State Maritime Academy
presenters. The exam may be attended by the representatives of the Maritime
Transport Agency of Georgia.
The candidates’ attendance is controlled by the supervisor of the teaching process of
the Vocational Training and Certification Centre.
The questions for the exam tests are made by the GMDSS instructor of the BSMA,
taking into account all the topics of the given course according to the program.
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
The exam tests consist of certain questions with 4 answers among which only 1 is
correct.
Course Leader and
Course team:
Results of testing is accepted as positive if 70% of answers found correct. The results
will be entered into the list and report afterwards, which are sent to the Maritime
Transport Agency in order the appropriate diploma to be given.
The test results are kept in the trainees’ private affairs.
The exam process is filled in the report.
Vitali Tsintsadze - Specialist of Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.
GMDSS Instructor
Date:
28.06.2011
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Appendix 1
General Operator ‘s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and
and safety system - GMDSS
Part B: Course Outline and Timetable
Course Outline
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
1. Introduction
1.1 the course
2. Principles of maritime radio-communications
(practical training)
2.1 The general principles and basic features of the Maritime Mobile
Device.
2. 2 The general principles and basic features of the Maritime Mobile
Service
2.3 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
3. GMDSS communication systems
3.1 Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) facilities.
3.2 Knowledge of the general principles of Narrow-Band Direct Printing
(NBDP) and radio telex systems. Ability to use the maritime NBDP and
radio telex equipment in practice (emergency).
3.3 Knowledge and us of immersed systems. Ability to use immersed
equipment or simulator in practice.
3.4 Fault location and rectification on marine electronic equipment
3.5 Knowledge and ability to use in practice the basic equipment of a
terrestrial ship station
4. Other GMDSS equipment
4.1 Emergency Positioning-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
4.2 Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART)
4.3 Reception of Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
5. Distress alerting
(practical training)
5.1 Search and Rescue (SAR) operation
5.2 Distress, Urgency and safety communication procedures in the
GMDSS
5.3 GMDSS satellite distress, urgency and safety communication
procedure
5.4 Protection of distress frequencies and avoidance of false distress
alerts.
6. Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general
communications
6.1 Ability to use the English language, written and spoken, for the
satisfactory exchange of communication relevant to the safety of life at
sea.
6.2 Obligatory procedures and practices.
6.3 Practical and theoretical knowledge of general communications
procedures
7. Assessments and discussion
Theoretica
l
1.0
2.5
Practical
Total
1.0
2.5
15.0
4.0
8.0
15.0
4.0
8.0
5.0
2.0
17.5
2.0
22.5
4.0
3.0
4.0
7.0
4.0
14.0
3.0
18.0
3.0
1.5
0.5
2.0
0.5
0.5
2.0
2.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
8.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
11.0
4.0
2.0
4.0
7.0
11.0
8.0
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
TOTAL
60.5
63.5
132.0
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
AAAAAAppendix 2
COURSE TIMETABLE
UNIT
1
1.1
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.1
6.2
6.3
7
CLASS HOURS
Theoretical
Practical
1.0.
2.5.
15.0
4.0
8.0
5.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
1.5
0.5
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
17.5
2.0
4.0
14.0
3.0
0.5
0.5
2.0
1.0
8.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
7.0
60.5
63.5
Total
1.0
2.5
15.0
4.0
8.0
22.5
4.0
7.0
18.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
4.0
4.0
11.0
4.0
2.0
11.0
8.0
8.0
132.0
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Course Title and Code:
GMDSS REFRESH
ND №
Responsible
Department:
Seafarers Training and Certification Centre
Classroom Equipment
and Rules Of Conduct
The trainings will be given in the study equipped with the appropriate facilities and the
overhead projector.
the computer installed according to the specialized software, which will aid to
give theoretical and practical studies
microphones for the practical studies
the projector for the illustrated demonstrations and videos
guidance and manuals for studying and instructions
GMDSS simulator TGS4100 for 6 trainees
ITU publications
ship’s radio logs
the register for checking and familiarization of the study, facilities and the
technical operation and safety rules.
Only after having been familiarized with the operation rules and the
instructor’s appropriate permission, we are allowed to use all the equipment
pieces during the training.
4. Evacuation procedures: in case of fire or any other emergency, the personnel
evacuation is done according to the evacuation list located at the ladders in the
corridors
5. The first aid kits are located at the check-points of the Academy. The First aid may
be given by the Watch Officer of the Academy
6. Emergency ambulance: phone number 033
• This course is open to seafarers who have practical work experience and skills as
the certificated maritime specialist and the approved document of the
professional education as stipulated in STCW regulation IV/2, paragraph 2,
and subparagraphs 1 or 2
The course takes full account of Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code adopted by the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995.
1. This course provides training for the students and trainees according to Section AIV/2 of the STCW Code to get the General Operator’s Certificate for GMDSS as
required by IMO Model Course 1.25
2. To help trainees and students to work out the knowledge and skills according to
the requirements of IMO STCW
3. To provide the information concerning the MMS and MMSS and ordering the
knowledge
4. To apply the operational Global Maritime radio communication in case of distress
5. To apply GMDSS for the safe navigation
6. To master the professional skills and qualification application of the radio
communication systems
7. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation
8. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands
Emergency Procedures
Pre -requisite:
With ref. to STCW
Code:
Course Objectives:
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Course Topics and
Units:
Method of Instruction:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals
The general principals of organizing the radio communication
VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations
MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio stations
Digital Selective calling
Narrow Band Direct Printing
Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB
Propagation of the safe navigation information
Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts
Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and the communication
payment
12. Sources of reserve energy
13. Technical service
Theoretical Hours:
17.5
Practical Hours:
22.5
Total Hours:
40 hours
Formal Assessments
Time
2 hours
Training Methods:
Literature and
Textbook(s):
Theoretical and practical lectures, team discussion of the
topics in the groups, work with a head. The application of
the videos and visual aids and working with TGS 4100
simulator.
Instructor manual. IMO Circular Letter No.1761, 22.07.94.
ITU publications:
List of Coast Stations (List IV), 2006.
List of Ship Stations (List V), 2006.
List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (List VI), 2006.
List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities (List VII A), 2005.
Map of Coast Stations open to Public Correspondence.
ITU "Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Sen/ices",
(for ships stations), 2006.
IMO Publications:
GMDSS Handbook, IMO London.
STCW Convention - International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, IMO, London, 1996;
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, vol. III
(IAMSAR), IMO London.
IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual), IMO London.
NAVTEX Manual, IMO London.
International Safety Net Manual, IMO London.
Master Plan of shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1995.
Fully Operational shore-based facilities for the GMDSS, IMO London, 1994.
Report to the Maritime Safety Committee, IMO London, 1994.
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Standard Maritime Navigational Vocabulary.
International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, IMO, London, 1979.
INMARSAT Publications:
INMARSAT Maritime Communications Handbook, Issue 2, Inmarsat London, 1995.
International INMARSAT-E Manual, Inmarsat London.
Inmarsat-C System Definition Manual. - Inmarsat.
COSPAS--SARSAT Publications:
COSPAS
Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 3 - Revision 0, 1989.
Introduction to the COSPAS-SARSAT system. C/S G.003, Issue 4, 1994. 5.3. COSPASSARSAT SYSTEM DATA/СВЕДЕНИЯ О СИСТЕМЕ КОСПАС-САРСАТ, No.18,
1995.
Radio Communication Regulations Vol. .1 - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990
Radio Communication Regulations Vol..2 Appendix - Geneva: I.T.U.,1990
Radio Communication Regulations Vol.3 Resolutions and Recommendations Geneva:
ITU., 1990
Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services.
The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical Institute
GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann
GMDSS Handbook International Maritime Organization
IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP)
IMO Model Course 1.25
SOLAS (Consolidated Edition 2009)
STCW 78/95
International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)
MARPOL 73/78
2005 MARPOL Amendments
OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
5 The Mariner’s Guide to Marine Communications by Ian Waugh. The Nautical
Institute
6 GMDSS for Navigators By P.C. Smith Butterworth Heinemann
7 GMDSS Handbook International Maritime Organization
8 IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES (SMCP)
Course Learning
Outcomes:
Grading Plan:
Number, Type and
Weighting of
Components:
After having finished the courses the trainee must know and be able to:
11. To satisfy the requirements of STCW Code A-IV/1
12. To work with the facilities of MMS and MMSS
13. To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in distress
14. To use the Global Maritime Radio Communication in urgency
15. To use GMDSS for the safe navigation purpose
16. To operate the ship’s radio communication equipment properly
17. To keep the radio watch for the safety of life at sea and the safe navigation
18. To provide the radio communication through maritime frequency bands
19. To keep to the safety operation rules while working
20. To provide the general communication
After having finished the course, all candidates have to take the exam to present their
knowledge and competence acquired during training session and get the permission to
obtain the appropriate position on board.
Exam is held by the commission which consists of Batumi State Maritime Academy
presenters. The exam may be attended by the representatives of the Maritime
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
Course Leader and
Course team:
Transport Agency of Georgia.
The candidates’ attendance is controlled by the supervisor of the teaching process of
the Vocational Training and Certification Centre.
The questions for the exam tests are made by the GMDSS instructor of the BSMA,
taking into account all the topics of the given course according to the program.
The exam tests consist of certain questions with 4 answers among which only 1 is
correct.
Results of testing is accepted as positive if 70% of answers found correct. The results
will be entered into the list and report afterwards, which are sent to the Maritime
Transport Agency in order the appropriate diploma to be given.
The test results are kept in the trainees’ private affairs.
The exam process is filled in the report.
Vitali Tsintsadze - Specialist of Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.
GMDSS Instructor
Date:
12.09.12
Appendix 3
Course Outline and Calendar
№
Title of topic
1.
2.
The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals
The general principals of organizing the radio
communication
VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations
MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio
stations
Digital Selective calling
Narrow Band Direct Printing
Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB
Propagation of the safe navigation information
Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts
Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and
the communication payment
Sources of reserve energy
Technical service
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Learning
Time h
1
Learning
Learning
Objectives
remark
2
3
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
or
Course Outline and Calendar
Date and Learning
Time
Topic/Activity/Assignments
1
The purpose of the GMDSS and its general principals
2
The general principals of organizing the radio communication
3
VHF ( Very High Frequency) radio stations
Learning
Objectives
GGeneral Operator ‘s Certificate for the
Global Maritime
Distress and safety system - GMDSS –
Model Course 1.25
5
4
MF( Medium Frequency) / HF ( High Frequency) radio stations
Digital Selective calling
4
Narrow Band Direct Printing
4
2
2
2
Maritime Satellite Communication System- INMARSAT
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon- EPIRB
Propagation of the safe navigation information
Radio equipment of the life-boats and the life-rafts
Ship radio station documentation, correspondence and the
communication payment
2
\
2
Sources of reserve energy
1
Technical service