GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course
Gain mastery in GMDSS ROC skills for safe and compliant operations in Spanish coastal waters. The course covers VHF/DSC procedures, Mayday/Pan-Pan calls, marina and coast station communications, along with legal best practices to safeguard your vessel, crew, and passengers effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course equips you with vital skills to operate VHF and DSC properly in Spanish coastal waters. You will learn correct legal channel usage, ship station identity, MMSI configuration, and watchkeeping duties. Gain hands-on practice in making clear Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité calls, handling routine marina communications, weather and NAVAREA procedures, logging requirements, drills, and best practices to steer clear of common radio errors and ensure full regulatory compliance.
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Develop skills
- Professional VHF routine calling: master marina and coast station calls quickly.
- GMDSS distress calling: send clear Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité messages.
- DSC setup and checks: configure MMSI, test distress, and verify GPS input.
- Spanish coastal VHF rules: choose legal channels, log traffic, avoid fines.
- Weather and hazard handling: use broadcasts to adjust route and brief crew.
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