GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) Training

GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) Training

GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) Training

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is installed on all ships subject to the SOLAS Convention. Deck radio officers must obtain this competency in addition to their navigational duties in order to operate these systems and take part in emergency and search and rescue operations.

GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) Training

About the Training

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is installed on all ships subject to the SOLAS Convention. Deck radio officers must obtain this competency in addition to their navigational duties in order to operate these systems and take part in emergency and search and rescue operations.

Who can attend the course?

All deck officers and anyone wishing to become a GOC radio operator may attend our courses. To obtain the General Operator's Certificate (GOC), deck officers must first attend a certificate course at our institution and pass the theoretical and practical examination conducted by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications through GASM.

Bilimsel Denizcilik successfully delivers GOC (General Operator) courses supported by SINDEL and SAILOR simulators. Our participants' average success rate in examinations conducted by the Ministry of Transport has been 85%.

In addition to certificate courses, our institution also provides type-specific preparation courses on the SAILOR and SINDEL equipment used in examinations, one week before the practical examinations.

How long is the course?

The training lasts a total of 104 hours and is completed in 13 working days.

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