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