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Traning of GMDSS Operators
Training of the Second-Class Radio Electronics (GMDSS)

TRAINING OF GMDSS OPERATORS

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        According to SOLAS-74 and STCW 78/95 Convention (Section A-II/1, A-II/3) every officer in charge of the navigational watch on a vessel of more than 300 g.r.t. shall be trained and certificated as a General Operator or Restricted operator (GOC or ROC). Training of deck officers for radio communication duties is one of the main concerns of shipowners. GOC has also become an instrument of promotion for deck officers.

The Makarov Training Centre is the first training centre in the Russian Federation and CIS which issues certificates approved and recognised by the Marine Administration of Norway. Diploma for passed GOC examination issued by Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy together with Certificate of Competence issued by Harbour Master in St.Petersburg are sufficient for issuing a Norwegian qualification document for service on board Norwegian ships as GOC / GMDSS radio operator.

Training is provided both with use of simulators imitating "SAILOR" (S.P.Radio) console, SCANTI, Raytheon Standard Radio, SAIT and live equipment represented by two complete sets for Sea Area A3 with a possibility to practice in real communication.

Training programmes (imitating Sailor equipment, 12 working stations) and multi-media systems (2 working stations) are used for lectures and self-training.

A total number of 32 stations in the centre itself (Zanevskiy pr., 5) and its branch (3 line V.O., 30) give the possibility of 2 shifts training.

Students are provided with text-book (GMDSS in 3 weeks) which was recognized to be the best in Russia and recommended by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Courses duration:

1 week for ROC
3 weeks for GOC.

TRAINING OF THE SECOND-CLASS RADIO ELECTRONICS

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Professional training of the second-class Radio electronics is effected in compliance with the Merchant Shipping Service of the Ministry of Transport, articles of Radio Regulations and IMO recommendations (Resolution A.703 (17) Section A IV/2, B IV-2 (§ 16-28, 45, 49) STCW 78/95).

The Makarov Training Centre was the first in the former Soviet Union that obtained the license and started training of electronics in February 1997.

The 2nd class Radio Electronic Certificate enables:

Sea specialists -

to be the 2nd class radio electronic on board Russian ships (position introduced in 01.02.1999 instead of the Chief Radio Officer)

to provide service of radio and navigational equipment on board foreign ships together with search and rescue communication

Ship owners -

to avoid expenses for doubling of GMDSS equipment

shore specialists -

obtain the position of A1 and A2 areas service engineer

to work as an engineer of the shore service centre engaged in installation of the GMDSS radio equipment.

Training is provided on the licensed simulators with the possibility of practicing in real communication.

The teaching staff having experience in training GMDSS operators took additional courses of training as service engineers in Great Britain and Sweden.

A total number of working stations provides the 2 shifts training.

For persons with secondary radio education there is a possibility of taking an upgrading course in compliance with the Ministry of Transport Resolution of 03.12.1998.

Course duration: 5 weeks

Upgrading course: 2 weeks.

 

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