Maritime radio systems and ship radio station, GOCLaajuus (4 cr)

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.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- identify interrelated tasks
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-IV/2 column 4 are used:
- transmission and reception of communications comply with international regulations and procedures and are carried out efficiently and effectively
- English language messages relevant to the safety of the ship, security and persons on board and protection of the marine environment are correctly handled
- response is carried out efficiently and effectively