Maritime radio systems and ship radio station, GOCLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: MK00DR00
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) in detail as well as operation and purposes of its sub systems
- principles of using the frequencies of the global maritime distress and safety system
- correct use of all equipment of ship radio station
- the procedures of maritime radio traffic as well the use of the frequencies and channels of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
- the student is able in any circumstances to perform emergency, safety, and other radio communication duties on MF, HF and VHF frequency bands and via INMARSAT satellite terminals in compliance with international Radio Regulations
- the student will be able to pass the theory examination of the GOC qualification concerning maritime radio system and ship radio station
Content
- principles of GMDSS
- sea areas and ships' radio equipment
- coastal radio stations
- certificates
- radio licenses
- literature of a radio station
- inspections at a radio station
- methods to ensure operation of a radio station
- DSC
- MF, HF and VHF radiophones
- mobile VHF radiophones
- use of antennas
- frequencies and channels of a radio station
- radio communication duties
- ship earth stations (SES)
- EPIRB
- SART
- MSI receiving methods: NAVTEX, INMARSAT ECG and HF/NBDP
- procedures in emergency situations, procedures defined in the Radio Regulations concerning emergency and safety radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels, and in INMARSAT satellite system: distress traffic, urgent traffic, safety traffic, radio medical traffic
- routine maritime radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels and via INMARSAT satellite terminals
- use of frequencies and channels
- making the necessary entries in the radio log
- reception and interpretation of MSI messages
- Iridium
Qualifications
Radio English
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student achieves the objectives at a good level and successfully completes the GMDSS exam.
Materials
- Short range certificate, SRC
- Simulator training at the management level 1
- Approved training and simulator training during studies
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 24
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Joni Hietakangas
Teacher in charge
Joni Hietakangas
Groups
-
MKKT22SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) in detail as well as operation and purposes of its sub systems
- principles of using the frequencies of the global maritime distress and safety system
- correct use of all equipment of ship radio station
- the procedures of maritime radio traffic as well the use of the frequencies and channels of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
- the student is able in any circumstances to perform emergency, safety, and other radio communication duties on MF, HF and VHF frequency bands and via INMARSAT satellite terminals in compliance with international Radio Regulations
- the student will be able to pass the theory examination of the GOC qualification concerning maritime radio system and ship radio station
Content
- principles of GMDSS
- sea areas and ships' radio equipment
- coastal radio stations
- certificates
- radio licenses
- literature of a radio station
- inspections at a radio station
- methods to ensure operation of a radio station
- DSC
- MF, HF and VHF radiophones
- mobile VHF radiophones
- use of antennas
- frequencies and channels of a radio station
- radio communication duties
- ship earth stations (SES)
- EPIRB
- SART
- MSI receiving methods: NAVTEX, INMARSAT ECG and HF/NBDP
- procedures in emergency situations, procedures defined in the Radio Regulations concerning emergency and safety radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels, and in INMARSAT satellite system: distress traffic, urgent traffic, safety traffic, radio medical traffic
- routine maritime radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels and via INMARSAT satellite terminals
- use of frequencies and channels
- making the necessary entries in the radio log
- reception and interpretation of MSI messages
- Iridium
Opiskelumateriaali
Virrankoski, A. GMDSS/GOC-opas
Lecture handout, excercises
Other Learn materials
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks. Simulator training.
Independent track:
N/A
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Examination by Traficom
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Total 108 hrs.
Including lectures, simulator training, self-studying and final exams.
Further information
Participation 100 % is required.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student achieves the objectives at a good level and successfully completes the GMDSS exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Hyväksytysti suoritettu GOC-tutkinnon kirjallinen teoriakoe ja käytännön näyttökoe. Tutkinto suoritetaan Liikenne- ja viestintäviraston valtuuttamalle tutkinnonpitäjälle.
Qualifications
Radio English
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 24
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Joni Hietakangas
Teacher in charge
Joni Hietakangas
Groups
-
MKKT21SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) in detail as well as operation and purposes of its sub systems
- principles of using the frequencies of the global maritime distress and safety system
- correct use of all equipment of ship radio station
- the procedures of maritime radio traffic as well the use of the frequencies and channels of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
- the student is able in any circumstances to perform emergency, safety, and other radio communication duties on MF, HF and VHF frequency bands and via INMARSAT satellite terminals in compliance with international Radio Regulations
- the student will be able to pass the theory examination of the GOC qualification concerning maritime radio system and ship radio station
Content
- principles of GMDSS
- sea areas and ships' radio equipment
- coastal radio stations
- certificates
- radio licenses
- literature of a radio station
- inspections at a radio station
- methods to ensure operation of a radio station
- DSC
- MF, HF and VHF radiophones
- mobile VHF radiophones
- use of antennas
- frequencies and channels of a radio station
- radio communication duties
- ship earth stations (SES)
- EPIRB
- SART
- MSI receiving methods: NAVTEX, INMARSAT ECG and HF/NBDP
- procedures in emergency situations, procedures defined in the Radio Regulations concerning emergency and safety radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels, and in INMARSAT satellite system: distress traffic, urgent traffic, safety traffic, radio medical traffic
- routine maritime radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels and via INMARSAT satellite terminals
- use of frequencies and channels
- making the necessary entries in the radio log
- reception and interpretation of MSI messages
- Iridium
Opiskelumateriaali
Virrankoski, A. GMDSS/GOC-opas
Lecture handout, excercises
Other Learn materials
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks. Simulator training.
Independent track:
N/A
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Examination by Traficom
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Total 108 hrs.
Including lectures, simulator training, self-studying and final exams.
Further information
Participation 100 % is required.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student achieves the objectives at a good level and successfully completes the GMDSS exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Hyväksytysti suoritettu GOC-tutkinnon kirjallinen teoriakoe ja käytännön näyttökoe. Tutkinto suoritetaan Liikenne- ja viestintäviraston valtuuttamalle tutkinnonpitäjälle.
Qualifications
Radio English
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
31.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 24
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Joni Hietakangas
Teacher in charge
Joni Hietakangas
Groups
-
MKKT20SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) in detail as well as operation and purposes of its sub systems
- principles of using the frequencies of the global maritime distress and safety system
- correct use of all equipment of ship radio station
- the procedures of maritime radio traffic as well the use of the frequencies and channels of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)
- the student is able in any circumstances to perform emergency, safety, and other radio communication duties on MF, HF and VHF frequency bands and via INMARSAT satellite terminals in compliance with international Radio Regulations
- the student will be able to pass the theory examination of the GOC qualification concerning maritime radio system and ship radio station
Content
- principles of GMDSS
- sea areas and ships' radio equipment
- coastal radio stations
- certificates
- radio licenses
- literature of a radio station
- inspections at a radio station
- methods to ensure operation of a radio station
- DSC
- MF, HF and VHF radiophones
- mobile VHF radiophones
- use of antennas
- frequencies and channels of a radio station
- radio communication duties
- ship earth stations (SES)
- EPIRB
- SART
- MSI receiving methods: NAVTEX, INMARSAT ECG and HF/NBDP
- procedures in emergency situations, procedures defined in the Radio Regulations concerning emergency and safety radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels, and in INMARSAT satellite system: distress traffic, urgent traffic, safety traffic, radio medical traffic
- routine maritime radio communications on MF, HF and VHF frequency channels and via INMARSAT satellite terminals
- use of frequencies and channels
- making the necessary entries in the radio log
- reception and interpretation of MSI messages
- Iridium
Opiskelumateriaali
Virrankoski, A. GMDSS/GOC-opas
Lecture handout, excercises
Other Learn materials
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks. Simulator training.
Independent track:
N/A
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Examination by Traficom
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Total 108 hrs.
Including lectures, simulator training, self-studying and final exams.
Further information
Participation 100 % is required.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student achieves the objectives at a good level and successfully completes the GMDSS exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Hyväksytysti suoritettu GOC-tutkinnon kirjallinen teoriakoe ja käytännön näyttökoe. Tutkinto suoritetaan Liikenne- ja viestintäviraston valtuuttamalle tutkinnonpitäjälle.
Qualifications
Radio English
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.