GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)

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GMDSS-GOC-M1 · Full GMDSS operation

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GMDSS-GOC-M1-A VHF, MF/HF and satellite communications and distress procedures across all sea areas. Practice in examiner →

GMDSS-GOC-L1.1

The full GMDSS and its equipment

The General Operator's Certificate covers the complete GMDSS across all sea areas, and is the radio qualification required of officers on larger yachts. This lesson covers the system and the equipment that supports it worldwide.

GMDSS-GOC-L1.2

Distress management and MSI across the sea areas

The GOC operator manages distress traffic and safety information across the full system, choosing the right bearer and following the procedures. This lesson covers those functions.

Aligned to the published MCA syllabus. Official syllabus (GOV.UK).

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