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Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS)

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Providers 3
Upcoming dates 7
From £1,600.00
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) is a comprehensive training course on satellite and radio communication systems for maritime distress and safety. Meets STCW requirements for officers operating on international voyages.

Prerequisites

  • Age 18 or older
  • Competent English language ability (STCW standard 2.38)
  • Basic navigation and radio knowledge

What You'll Learn

  • GMDSS regulations and IMO STCW standards
  • Equipment operation: EPIRB, SART, VHF-DSC
  • Inmarsat systems and satellite communication
  • Distress alerting and emergency procedures
  • System integration and reliability checks
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
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Typical Cost
£1,600.00
Issuing Body
MCA / STCW authority
Certificate
Certificate
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

DateSchoolLocationPrice
19 Oct 2026 City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies Glasgow, United Kingdom £1,600.00 Book →
19 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies Glasgow, United Kingdom £1,600.00 Book →
26 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI) San Diego, United States $1,800 Book →
30 Nov 2026 City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies Glasgow, United Kingdom £1,600.00 Book →
30 Nov 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies Glasgow, United Kingdom £1,600.00 Book →
7 Dec 2026 – 17 Dec 2026 Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI) San Diego, United States $1,800 Book →
7 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West) Seattle, United States $3,035 Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI)
San Diego, United States
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Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)
Seattle, United States
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City of Glasgow College — Faculty of Nautical Studies
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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