GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course
Master GMDSS ROC skills for safe, compliant VHF and DSC operations in East African coastal waters. Gain expertise in distress procedures like Mayday and Pan-Pan calls, routine marina and coast station communications, legal channel usage, logging, and best practices to safeguard your vessel, crew, and passengers while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Course equips you with vital skills for proper VHF and DSC use in East African coastal waters. Master legal channel selection, ship station identity, MMSI configuration, and watchkeeping duties. Practice effective Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité distress calls, everyday marina communications, weather and NAVAREA broadcasts, logging protocols, drills, and key practices to sidestep common radio errors and maintain complete compliance.
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Develop skills
- Professional VHF routine calling: master marina and coast station calls fast.
- GMDSS distress calling: send clear Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Sécurité messages.
- DSC setup and checks: configure MMSI, test distress, and verify GPS input.
- East African 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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