VHF Marine Operator

The IYM Radio GMDSS DSC A1+A2 Offshore Course focuses upon safety and general communications to operate a mobile radio station, non Full-SOLAS compliant, on:

Operating in designated DSC Sea Areas of A1 or A2, coastal and offshore.

This advanced level course covers focuses upon GMDSS communications in complex scenarios, and/or in difficult sea and weather conditions: Making it suitable for offshore crew, whether they be professional or recreational. Lightening formation, prevention, strikes and precauations to take: Are all covered in detail.

The syllabus covers in full the ITU/GMDSS recommendations for the SRC DSC, international version, and partially the syllabus for the LRC course. Offshore communications is centred upon the usage of Sat.Com L-Band (Iridium GMDSS) and marine VHF radio between vessels, MRCCs and Coastal Radio Stations.

The competent use of the phonetic alphabet and Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) is an important emphasis of this course. The co-ordination of voice messages and DSC alert & messaging is covered between marine VHF and Sat.Com Iridium GMDSS. The configuration, testing, activation and detection are covered in detail for EPIRBs and SARTs. The distribution of MSIs is explained in detail, there is a NAVTEX Operations Section. There are Sections covering radio equipment testing & maintenance and the protection of distress frequencies.

A 2-station simulator is used for you to practice exercises. It is important to practice the transmission effectively of a message either by digitally or voice, as well as practice the procedures to follow upon reception of the same.

This course is ideal for crew that are looking to cruise offshore who need a good working knowledge of the complete GMDSS structure & its workings.

What is this?

Our Society, the International Yacht Master Certification Society (IYM) operates its entire operations under a Quality Management System (QMS) that is in compliance with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 9001:2015 amended. Part of this compliance involves full auditing procedures.
This is an important reference and enables us to gain recognitions from maritime administrations and marine industry bodies alike. The QMS together with the ISO, ensures that IYM and its Members operate to the highest standards possible. All our courses, and more importantly the Certifications that we issue, are under ISO9001:2015.
This practice is most unusual to see for such courses and certifications. It ensures a uniform and consistent quality standard throughout the Society’s operations..

How much does the course cost?

The following are the recommended IYM course prices (ex.VAT), prices may fluctuate between Member schools & colleges.