Refresher Course: Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems GMDSS – STCW A-IV/2

Course Description: The course complies with all requirements of the STCW Convention, as amended, Chapter IV, Section A-IV/2 of the SCTW Code, and covers all subject areas recommended by IMO Model course 1.25 “General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System”.
Duration: 5 Days
Entry Requirements: Valid GMDSS Certificate.
Learning Objectives: The SAMSA matrix prescribes that the learner should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course to identify and apply:
- The recent changes and advances in the GMDSS systems and subsystems
- The basic equipment of the ship station
- Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for general communications
Additional Requirements: Training is offered in a simulated environment.
Accreditation: Accreditation through SAMSA. STCW 78 as amended in 2010 with the Manila amendments. Certificate should be renewed every 5 years.
Price: Please request our Price List (light lunch included)
This Course is Only Available at the Following Training Centres:
St. Helena Bay | Cape Town | Port Elizabeth
Due to available facilities and infrastructure at our various training centres, courses and course prices may vary.