STCW GMDSS - General Operator Certificate

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Providers 1
Upcoming dates 8
From £1,785
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System) training enables radio operators and deck officers to manage modern maritime communications equipment. This internationally accredited course covers IMO regulations, satellite systems, and emergency procedures for all vessel types trading internationally.

Prerequisites

  • Age 18 minimum
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Basic English language competency

What You'll Learn

  • GMDSS system architecture and operations
  • INMARSAT, EPIRB and SART equipment
  • Radio procedures and emergency protocols
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of systems
  • Regulatory framework and log-keeping
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
~4 weeks
Typical Cost
£1,785–£1,810
Issuing Body
IMO / USCG
Certificate
GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC)
Revalidation: Renewal every 5 years upon satisfactory assessment.
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
13 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,785 Book →
27 Jul 2026 – 8 Aug 2026 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,785 Book →
17 Aug 2026 – 29 Aug 2026 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
1 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
15 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
1 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Fleetwood, United Kingdom £1,810 Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)
Fleetwood, United Kingdom
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