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SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMANELEMENT, TRAINING ANDWATCHKEEPING1st session Agenda item 3

HTW 1/3/521 November 2013Original: ENGLISH

VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES

Model course – Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS

Note by the Secretariat

SUMMARY

Executivesummary:

This document provides the draft of a revised model courseon Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS

Strategic direction: 5.2

High-level action: 5.2.2

Planned output: 5.2.2.5

Action to be taken: Paragraph 3

Related document: STW 40/14

1 Attached in the annex is a revised draft model course on RestrictedOperator's Certificate for GMDSS.

2 The preliminary draft of this revised model course was forwarded to membersof the validation panel for their comments. Due to time constraints, any comments

received on the draft course from the validation panel will be provided directly to theSub-Committee.

Action requested of the Sub-Committee

3 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above information and takeaction, as appropriate.

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ANNEX

DRAFT MODEL COURSE ON RESTRICTED OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE FOR GMDSS

MODEL COURSE 1.26

RESTRICTED OPERATOR'SCERTIFICATE FOR THEGLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESSAND SAFETY SYSTEM

2014 Edition

Course + Compendium


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This Model Course on ROC for the GMDSS is based on the Radio RegulationsEdition 2012 and SOLAS 1974 as amended. It has been compiled by Mrs. Simone

Wilde, Mr. Andreas Braun and Mr. Dietrich Kaun under direction of the FederalMaritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in co-operation with Mrs. Brunhild

Osterhues from University of Applied Science Bremen.


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Contents

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 4

PART A: COURSE FRAMEWORK............................................................................. 6

PART B: COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMETABLE .................................................... 11

PART C: DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS ........................................................ 14 PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL .......................................................................... 24

PART E: EVALUATION ........................................................................................... 28

INFORMATION REQUESTED OF INSTRUCTORS WHO IMPLEMENT

IMO MODEL COURSES ........................................................................................... 33

ANNEX 1: EXAMPLE OF TRAINEE'S PRACTICAL PROFICIENCY CHECKLIST 35

ANNEX 2: PRACTICAL EXAMINATION PROTOCOL ROC ................................... 38

COMPENDIUM (see separate Contents) ............................................................... 40


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Introduction to model courses

Purpose

of

the

model

coursesThe purpose of the IMO model courses are to assist maritime training institutes andtheir teaching staff in organizing and introducing new training courses or inenhancing, updating or supplementing existing training material where the qualityand effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved.

It is not the intention of the model course programme to present instructors with arigid "teaching package" which they are expected to "follow blindly". Nor is it theintention to substitute audio-visual or "programmed" material for the instructor'spresence. As in all training endeavours, the knowledge, skills and dedication of the

instructor are the key components in the transfer of knowledge and skills to thosebeing trained through IMO model course material.

Because educational systems and the cultural backgrounds of trainees in maritimesubjects vary considerably from country to country, the model course material hasbeen designed to identify the basic entry requirements and trainee target group foreach course in universally applicable terms, and to specify clearly the technicalcontent and levels of knowledge and skill necessary to meet the intent of IMOconventions and related recommendations.

Use

of

the

model

course

To use the model course the instructor should review the course plan and detailedsyllabus, taking into account the information provided under the entry standardsspecified in the course framework. The actual level of knowledge and skills and theprior technical education of the trainees should be kept in mind during this review,and any areas within the detailed syllabus which may cause difficulties because ofdifferences between the actual trainee entry level and that assumed by the coursedesigner should be identified. To compensate for such differences, the instructor isexpected to delete from the course, or reduce the emphasis on, items dealing withknowledge or skills already attained by the trainees. He should also identify anyacademic knowledge, skills or technical training which they may not have previouslyacquired.

By analysing the detailed syllabus and the academic knowledge required to allowtraining in the technical area to proceed, the instructor can design an appropriate pre-entry course or, alternatively, insert the elements of academic knowledge required tosupport the technical training elements concerned at appropriate points within thetechnical course.

Adjustment of the course objectives, scope and content may also be necessary if inyour maritime industry the trainees completing the course are to undertake dutieswhich differ from the course objectives specified in the model course.

By analysing the detailed syllabus and the academic knowledge required to allowtraining in the technical area to proceed, the instructor can design an appropriate pre-


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entry course or, alternatively, insert the elements of academic knowledge required tosupport the technical training elements concerned at appropriate points within thetechnical course (ref. 1st and 2nd class Radio Electronic Certificate).

Within the course plan the course designers have indicated their assessment of the timethat should be allotted to each learning area. However, it must be appreciated that theseallocations are arbitrary and assume that the trainees have fully met all entryrequirements of the course. The instructor should therefore review these assessmentsand may need to re-allocate the time required to achieve each specific learningobjective.

Lesson PlansHaving adjusted the course content to suit the trainee intake and any revision of thecourse objectives, the instructor should draw up lesson plans based on the detailedsyllabus. The detailed syllabus contains specific references to the textbooks or

teaching material proposed for use in the course. Where no adjustment has beenfound necessary in the learning objectives of the detailed syllabus, the lesson plansmay simply consist of the detailed syllabus with keywords or other reminders addedto assist the instructor in making his presentation of the material.

PresentationThe presentation of concepts and methodologies must be repeated in various waysuntil the instructor is satisfied that the trainee has attained each specified learningobjective. The syllabus is laid out in learning-objective format and each objectivespecifies what the trainee must be able to perform as the learning outcome.

ImplementationFor the course to run smoothly and to be effective, considerable attention must bepaid to the availability and use of:

Properly qualified instructors Support staff Rooms and other spaces Real equipment GMDSS communication simulator, where appropriate, with Touchscreens and

PTT working in a network Textbooks, technical papers Other reference material

Thorough preparation is the key to successful implementation of the course. The IMOhas produced "Guidance on the Implementation of IMO Model Courses," which dealswith this aspect in greater detail.


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PART A: Course Framework

Scope This course covers the training recommendations in annex 3 to the IMO Assemblyresolution A. 703 (17) - Recommendation on Training of Radio Operators related tothe Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC).The course is revised to meet the Radio Regulations 2012.

Objective A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examinationshould be able to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment, and to have primaryresponsibility to radio communications during distress-, urgency-, safety and routineincidents. Given the number of severe problems being experienced in the GMDSS asa result of the large amount of false Distress alerts that sometimes occur, training willalso be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of falseDistress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of falseDistress alerts following unintentional transmission.

Entry standards This course framework requires a little knowledge of maritime radio communicationpractice, but a working knowledge of English as a second language. Elementarycomputer skills are assumed in the recommended course timetable. Candidates areassumed to have basic computer skills in order to participate in the course. Howeveradditional computer skills training will be required by candidates without any basicproficiency in the use of computers.

CertificationEvery person in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship that is required toparticipate in the GMDSS is required to hold an appropriate GMDSS certificate, whichsatisfies the provisions of the Radio Regulations of the InternationalTelecommunication Union (ref. ITU RR Art. 47).

In addition, every candidate for certification in accordance with the InternationalConvention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers,

1978, as amended (STCW-Convention), for service on a ship which is required tohave a radio installation by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,1974, as amended (SOLAS), shall not be less than 18 years of age, and havecompleted an approved education and training and shall meet the standard ofcompetence specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code.

The material contained in this course covers all aspects of training in GMDSS radiocommunications. However, where the additional requirements for certification underthe STCW-Convention contained in column 2 of table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code arenot examined as part of the national qualification requirements for a certificate issuedunder the Radio Regulations, the appropriate provisions for training and assessment

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The examination must be supervised by an independent, objective examiner [usuallya qualified representative from the Administration, Port Captain's Office or likewise(STCW-Convention, Section A-I/6, A-I/7 and A-I/8)].

Course

intake

limitations The maximum number of trainees should depend on the facilities and equipmentavailable, bearing in mind the scope and objectives of this course.The instructor trainee ratio should be limited to 1:12. When a class size exceeds 12trainees, an assistant instructor is required.Practical training should be undertaken in small groups of not more than 8 trainees,depending on the available equipment. The recommendations for facilities andequipment for this course are based on a total number of 12 trainees andcorresponding instructor capacity (most academies, colleges or maritime educationinstitutions recommend 8 students per instructor).

The use of GMDSS simulators to supplement training on real equipment may allowgreater numbers to be accommodated without sacrificing training standards.However, the course co-ordinator will have to ensure that the timetable arrangementsstill provide sufficient access to real GMDSS equipment. Note also the arrangementsneeded for examination and assessment listed under column 3 of table A-IV/2 of theSTCW Code.

Staff requirementsThe following are the minimum qualifications recommended for instructors presentinga course that follows the IMO Model Course 1.26. The instructor in charge shall: – be properly qualified in the subject matter. – be in possession of a valid General Operator's Certificate issued by an IMO white

list flag state; – have considerable experience in maritime radio communications, including

GMDSS, also a good general knowledge of ships, maritime Distress, UrgencySafety and Routine communications as well as Search and Rescue matters;

– have completed type specific familiarization relevant to the equipment used fortraining;

– have a current relevant teaching qualification or have successfully completed aTrain-The-Trainer course, including the application of simulators in training andmeets the requirements of STCW regulation I/6 and I/12.

Teaching

facilities and

equipment

(for

example) GMDSS simulation equipment must meet all applicable performance standards setout in Regulation I/12 of the STCW-Convention.

The lecture portion of the course should take place in any suitable classroom withadequate desk/seating space for all trainees. Standard classroom facilities must beavailable such as whiteboard/chalkboard, appropriate projection system, etc.

For practical training, adequate working space and separate parallel working areasare recommended. The following equipment is the minimum recommended:


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– Two fully operational VHF transmitter/receivers for radiotelephony and DSC,incorporating a DSC watch receiver for channel 70 (it should be possible to go onthe air with one of them);

– One dummy satellite EPIRB (406 MHz) with hydrostatic release mechanism; – One NAVTEX receiver;* – One dummy SART; – One EGC receiver facility (An Inmarsat-C covers that requirement on board);* – A Distress alarm panel for passenger ships (1/2 dummy – to avoid unintended

Distress- alarms), connected to the VHF-DSC, MF-DSC and Inmarsat-C; – One two-way portable VHF radiotelephone with charging arrangement; – One portable two-way on-scene communication for 121,5 and 123,1 MHz

(dummy); – One training network with personal computers, touchscreens and PTTs with

realistic simulation equipment should be provided for each trainee, capable ofrunning relevant programmes for simulating the operation of VHF-DSC, as

appropriate; – One battery inverter power supply, connected as the reserve source of energy

(not necessarily located in the working area) or a regular reserve source ofenergy (radio batteries) connected to the charging arrangement (re.:COMSAR/Circ.16, 4 March 1998); and

– Sign and marking in accordance with the requirements of the administrations forGMDSS ship stations.

Note GMDSS training equipment (real equipment) should be installed in such a

way that it corresponds with the requirements of installation on board

GMDSS vessels. The standard should be set at the Training Institutions andnot on board.

Note GMDSS training simulators have to provide all communication requirements.

This means, that the simulator should simulate the features of the

designated simulated equipment in distress-, urgency-, safety- and routine

decisions. It must be possible to simulate the contact to ship stations as well

as to all kinds of coast stations in a network of computers.

Note Throughout the course, safe working practices are to be clearly defined and

emphasized with reference to current international requirements andregulations.

*Two sets of equipment would prove advantageous.


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Teaching aids (A) A1 ROC Model Course Compendium A2 PC programme in a network, including documentation, for the simulation of:

1 Inmarsat-C for EGC reception 2 Digital Selective Calling (VHF-DSC)

3 Navtex A3 User manuals for all installed or simulated GMDSS equipment A4 Log-book A5 Demonstration equipment (SARTs, portable GMDSS VHF, portable two-way on-

scene Communication VHF for 121,5 and 123,1 MHz and EPIRBs) A6 Real equipment as VHF Handheld, VHF-DSC, Inmarsat-C (SARTs, EPIRBs,

Communication set for 121,5 and 123,2 MHz and alarm panel for passengerships = dummies)

IMO

and

ITU

References

(R) R1 GMDSS HandbookR2 IAMSAR ManualR3 Standard Marine Communication PhrasesR4 International Code of Signals – (INTERCO)R5 Master Plan of the shore-based facilities for the GMDSSR6 STCW-ConventionR7 IMO Resolution A.814(19)R8 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended (SOLAS)R9 Radio Regulations (RR), as amendedR10 Recommendation ITU-R M.585-6

R11 Recommendation ITU-R M.541-9R12 Recommendation ITU-R M.493-13R13 Recommendation ITU-R M.625-04R14 Recommendation ITU-R M.690-02

Textbooks (T)

T1 ITU Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-SatelliteServices

T2 1 ITU List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations (List IV) 2 ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments (List V)

T3 1 Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook 2 Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations on board

SOLAS-ships (COMSAR/Circ. 32)3 EPIRB and SART User Manual 4 IMO International SafetyNET Manual 5 Inmarsat's "SafetyNET Users' Handbook"6 Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 5, as amended

Note It is expected that the national education institution implementing the course

will insert references to national requirements and regulations as necessary.


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Availability of publications

Information Sources:

The following contacts may be helpful in obtaining reference documents

mentioned in this Manual. International documents are available in the officiallanguages of the sponsoring organizations. The organization's website should havethe most current contact information such as telephone, facsimile and e-mail.

IMO Publishing4 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7SRUnited Kingdom

Website: www.imo.org E-mail: [email protected]

International Telecommunication Union(ITU) Bureau des radiocommunications

(BR)Place des NationsCH-1211 Genève 20Switzerland

Website: www.itu.int/ITU-R/ E-mail: [email protected]

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)999 University StreetMontreal, QuebecCanada H3C 5H7

Website: www.icao.int E-mail: [email protected]

Inmarsat99 City Road

London EC1Y 1AXUnited Kingdom

Website: www.inmarsat.com E-mail:

[email protected]

International Cospas-Sarsat Programme700 de la Gauchetière West, Suite 2450Montreal, Quebec H3B 5M2Canada

Website: www.cospas-sarsat.org E-mail: [email protected]

Centro Internazionale Radio-Medico (CIRM)Viale dell'Architettura, 4100144 RomeItaly

Website: www.cirm.it Email: [email protected]

Amver Maritime Relations1 South StreetUSCG Battery Park BuildingNew York, NY 10004United States

Website: www.amver.com

Global Positioning System (GPS)U.S. Coast GuardNAVCEN MS 73107323 Telegraph Road

Alexandria, VA 20598-7310United States

Website: www.navcen.uscg.gov

http://www.imo.org/http://www.imo.org/http://www.imo.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.itu.int/ITU-R/http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=brmailhttp://www.icao.int/http://www.icao.int/http://www.icao.int/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.inmarsat.com/http://www.inmarsat.com/http://www.inmarsat.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.cospas-sarsat.org/http://www.cospas-sarsat.org/http://www.cospas-sarsat.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.cirm.it/http://www.cirm.it/http://www.cirm.it/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.amver.com/http://www.amver.com/http://www.amver.com/http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/http://www.amver.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.cirm.it/mailto:[email protected]://www.cospas-sarsat.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.inmarsat.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.icao.int/http://www.itu.int/home/feedback/index.phtml?mail=brmailhttp://www.itu.int/ITU-R/mailto:[email protected]://www.imo.org/


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PART B: Course Outline and Timetable

OverviewThe following section presents the topics of the 48-hour ROC course in a simplifiedoutline format. The topics are organized into 9 general subject areas. The total hoursare allocated in the following manner:

Practice Lecture Examination

18 hrs 27 hrs 3,0 hrs

The duration allocated to each topic is presented in the Course Timetables, and isrepeated in Part C – Detailed Teaching Syllabus. The Learning Objectives for each

topic are presented generally in Part C, and with full detail in the compendium.

As defined in Part A – Course Framework, the Classroom setting should provide oneworkstation for each trainee, and all workstations should be networked to thesimulation instructor and server.

Course Outline - Total 48 hours minimum

Subject Area Hours

1. Introduction 1,0

2. The statutory framework of the Maritime Mobile Service

2.1. International Convention of Safety of Life at See

2.2. Radio Regulations

2,0

3. Identification of Radio Stations

3.1. Identification of Ship Stations

3.2. Identification of Coast Stations

3.3. Identification of Search and Rescue Stations

3.4. Identification of Vessel Traffic Service Stations

3.5. Identification of Aids to Navigation

3.6. Identification of Aircraft Stations

3.7. Identification of associated craft with parent ship

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Subject Area Hours

4. Service Publications

4.1. List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations (ITUList IV)

4.2. List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service IdentityAssignments (ITU List V)

4.3. Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services

4.4. Admiralty List of Radio Signals

2,0

5. Technical

5.1. Radio wave propagation

5.2. Modulation basics

5.3. Transmitter and receiver basics

5.4. Batteries

5.5. Antennas

5.6. DSC basics

5.7. Fault location and service on GMDSS marine electronicequipment

3,0

6. GMDSS Components

6.1. General

6.2. VHF DSC

6.3. VHF Voice Procedure

6.4. Inmarsat

6.5. Cospas / Sarsat

6.6. EPIRB

6.7. Search and Rescue Transponder / Transmitter (SART)

6.8. Maritime safety Information

6.9. The use and functions of portable VHF radio

6.10. Portable VHF aeronautical radio for 121,5 and 123,1 MHz

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Subject Area Hours

7. Other Systems used on board

7.1. Ultra High Frequency Handhelds7.2. Automatic Identification System

7.3. Ship Security Alert System

1,0

8. Search and Rescue (SAR) operation

8.1. The role of the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre

8.2. International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue(IAMSAR) Manual

8.3. The role and method of use of ship reporting systems

4,0

9. Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for generalcommunications

9.1. Use of English in written and oral form for safetycommunications

9.2. Procedure of traffic charging

4,0

Examination

A Theoretical Examination

B Practical Examination

3,0

Providing that the learning objectives contained in part C of this course are fullyachieved, the course timetable may be adjusted to suit course entry requirementsbased on different standards of prior knowledge in radiocommunications orseagoing experience. In addition, any adjustment should take into account the needto maintain an effective instructor to student ratio and adequate access to GMDSSequipment for practical training during course.

Some instructors consider the course programme to be quite complex and some

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PART C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus

The detailed teaching syllabus has been written in learning-objective format in whichthe objective describes what the trainee must do to demonstrate that knowledge hasbeen transferred.

All objectives are understood to be prefixed by the words, "The expected learningoutcome is that the trainee…"

In order to assist the instructor, references are shown against the learning objectivesto indicated IMO references and publications, textbooks, additional technical material andteaching aids which the instructor may wish to use when preparing course material.

The material listed in the course framework has been used to structure the detailedteaching syllabus; in particular,

– Teaching aids (indicated by A) – IMO and ITU references (indicated by R) – Textbooks (indicated by T)

Abbreviations used in the detailed teaching syllabus are:

– AP Appendix – A r t . Article – Ch. Chapter – Fig. Figure – p., pp Page, pages – Pa. Paragraph – Pt Part – RR Radio Regulation – Reg. Regulation – Res. Resolution – Sect. Section

NoteThroughout the course, safe working practices are to be clearly defined andemphasized with reference to current international requirements and regulations. It isexpected that the institution implementing the course will insert references to nationaland/or regional requirements and regulations as necessary.


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Learning ObjectivesSubject Areas and topics have been outlined in Part B. In Part C, the Learning

Objectives associated with each topic are provided, along with teaching aids andreferences. The Learning Objectives are further described in sufficient detail in theCompendium for the development of a ROC Instructor's Manual as described in PartD. The Learning Objectives are presented in a verb-based manner to facilitateoutcomes-driven learning and skills development. All Learning Objectives areunderstood to be prefixed by the phrase: "The expected learning outcome is that thetrainee is able to . . . ."

Bear in mind that the overarching competencies to be developed throughout thecourse are the "transmit and receive of information using GMDSS subsystems andequipment fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS" and "provide radio

services in emergencies" (STCW, A-IV/2). The ROC instructor should strive topresent all of the Learning Objectives in or as close to the contexts of real conditionsas possible. Through practice and understanding of these Learning Objectives astasks to master and apply, the trainee achieves the desired competence and whichthe instructor may assess in the scored final evaluation.


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Learning Objectives h r s

p r a c t .

h r s

t h e o r .

IMO / ITU/Reference

T e a c h i n g

S

u p p o r t s

1. Introduction 1,0

2. The statutory framework of the MaritimeMobile Service

2.1. International Convention of Safety ofLife at See

2.1.1. Functional requirements

2.1.2. Sea Areas

2.1.2.1. Definitions of coverage and sea areas forDigital Selective Calling (DSC)

2.1.3. Carriage requirements

2.1.3.1. Details of equipment specifications Al, A2, A4 and A4

2.1.3.2. Details of carriage requirements

2.1.3.3. Means of ensuring availability of ship stationequipment

2.1.3.4. Primary and secondary means of alerting

2.1.3.5. Bridge alarm panel and its purpose

2.1.3.6. Requirements for radio safety certificates

2.1.4. Watchkeeping

2.1.4.1. Watchkeeping procedures as defined in theRadio Regulations

2.1.4.2. Other watchkeeping procedures

2.1.5. Radio personal

2.1.6. Sources of power

2.1.6.1. Reserve power supplies, capacity andduration as defined in SOLAS Convention

2.1.6.2. Reserve source of energy

2.1.6.3. Prohibitions on the connection of non-GMDSS equipment

2.2. Radio Regulations

2.2.1. Authority of the master

2.2.2. Secrecy of correspondence2.2.3. Ship station licences

1,0

1,0

R8 Ch.IV Reg.4

R8 Ch.II Reg.2

R8 Ch.II Reg.2

R8 Ch.IV Reg.8-11

R8 Ch.IV Reg.4

R8 Ch.I Reg.7, 9

R9 Art.31 Sect. III

R8 Ch.IV Reg.12

R8 Ch.IV Reg.16

R8 Ch.IV Reg.13

R8 Ch.IV Reg.13

R9 Art.36R9 Art.17

R9 Art.18

R9 Art.39

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S u p p o r t s

2.2.4. Inspection of stations

2.2.5. Radio Operator's Certificates

2.2.6. Frequencies

2.2.6.1. Interferences

2.2.6.2. The use of and restrictions for differentemissions according to frequencies in theMaritime Mobile Service (MMS)

2.2.6.3. The role of the various modes ofcommunication

2.2.6.4. VHF telephony

2.2.7. Call categories

2.2.7.1. Distress

2.2.7.2. Urgency

2.2.7.3. Safety

2.2.7.4. Routine

2.2.8. Watchkeeping

R9 Art.15, 16

R9 AP 18R9 Art.15

R9 AP 17, 18

R9 Art.53

R9 Art.31

3. Identification of radio stations

3.1. Identification of ship stations

3.1.1. Ships name

3.1.2. Call sign

3.1.3. Maritime Mobile Service Identity

3.1.4. Group calling number

3.2. Identification of coast stations

3.3. Identification of Search and RescueStations

3.4. Identification of Vessel Traffic Servicestations

3.5. Identification of Aids to Navigation

3.6. Identification of aircraft stations

3.7. Identification of associated craft withparent ship

2,0

R9 Art.19 Sect.III

R9 Art.19 Sect.IV

R10

R10, Sect. 2

R10, Annex

R10, Sect.4

R10, Sect.3

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S u p p o r t s

4. Service publications

4.1. List of Coast Stations and SpecialService Stations

4.2. List of Ship Stations and MaritimeMobile Service Identity Assignments

4.3. Manual for use by the Matitime Mobileand Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services

4.4. Admiralty List of Radio Signals

1,0 1,0 R9 Art.20T2

T1

T3-6

5. Technical

5.1. Radio wave propagation

5.1.1. Basics

5.1.2. Line of sight propagation

5.1.3. Ground waves and sky waves

5.1.4. UHF and VHF propagation

5.1.5. MF propagation

5.1.6. LF propagation

5.2. Modulation basics

5.2.1. Frequency modulation

5.2.2. Amplitude modulation

5.2.3. Bandwidth of different types of modulation

5.3. Transmitter and receiver basics

5.3.1. Transmitter structure

5.3.2. Receiver structure

5.4. Batteries

5.4.1. Basics

5.4.2. Different kinds of batteries - UPS systems

5.4.3. Characteristics of different battery types

5.4.3.1. Primary batteries

5.4.3.2. Secondary batteries

5.4.4. Charging batteries, battery chargingmethods

5.4.5. Maintenance and monitoring of batteries

5.5. Antennas

0,5

0,5

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5.5.1. VHF antennas

5.5.2. MF/HF antennas

5.5.3. Inmarsat-C Satellite antennas

5.5.4. Antenna maintenance

5.6. DSC basics

5.7. Fault location and service on GMDSSmarine electronic equipment

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6. GMDSS Components

6.1. General

6.2. VHF DSC

6.2.1. Basics

6.2.2. The use and functions of the VHF radiostation installation

6.2.3. DSC possibilities

6.2.4. Operational VHF DSC procedures in theGMDSS

6.2.4.1. Telecommand and traffic information

6.2.4.2. Channel selection in call format

6.2.4.3. DSC acknowledgement

6.2.4.4. DSC relay process

6.2.4.5. Test transmissions

6.2.5. Alerting and announcement

6.2.5.1. Distress alert

6.2.5.2. Distress alert relay

6.2.5.3. Announcements for all ships (distress,urgency, safety)

6.2.5.4. Announcement to individual station (urgency,safety, routine)

6.2.5.5. Group announcement (urgency, safety,routine)

6.2.5.6. Polling and position request

6.2.5.7. Automatic/Semi-automatic service with coaststations

6.2.6. List of practical tasks

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6.3. VHF voice procedure

6.3.1. Distress procedure

6.3.2. Urgency procedure

6.3.3. Safety procedure

6.3.4. Port operation and ship movementcommunication

6.3.5. Routine communication

6.3.5.1. Calling a subscriber (ship to shore)

6.3.5.2. Phone call from ashore (shore to ship)6.3.5.3. Transmission of a telegram

6.3.6. Intership communication

6.3.7. On board communication

6.4. Inmarsat

6.4.1. Inmarsat space segment

6.4.2. Inmarsat ground segment

6.5. Cospas / Sarsat

6.5.1. Cospas/Sarsat space segment6.5.2. Cospas/Sarsat ground segment

6.6. Emergency Position Indicating RadioBeacon (EPIRB)

6.6.1. The basic operation of the Cospas/Sarsatsatellite system and signal routing/path

6.6.2. Essential parts of Cospas / Sarsat EPIRBs

6.6.3. Basic characteristics of operation on 406and 121.5 MHz EPIRB

6.6.4. The registration and coding of a 406 MHzEPIRB

6.6.5. The information contents of a distress alert

6.6.6. Operation

6.6.7. The float-free function

6.6.8. The correct use of the lanyard

6.6.9. Routine maintenance, testing requirementsand test operation

6.6.10. Additional EPIRB features

6.6.11. Withdrawal of an unintended false distress

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6.6.12. Practical Tasks

6.7. Search and Rescue Transponder /Transmitter (SART)

6.7.1. Different types of SARTs and their operation

6.7.1.1. Search and rescue radar transponder

6.7.1.2. AIS radar transmitter

6.7.2. Routine maintenance, testing requirementsand test operation

6.7.3. Practical tasks

6.8. Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

6.8.1. Basics

6.8.2. NAVTEX

6.8.2.1. NAVTEX frequencies

6.8.2.2. NAVTEX system

6.8.2.3. Responsibilities of a NAVTEX Co-ordinator

6.8.2.4. Messages

6.8.2.5. Operation of the NAVTEX receiver

6.8.2.6. Selection of transmitters, message type

6.8.2.7. Practical tasks

6.8.3. EGC

6.8.3.1. Geographic area messages and Inmarsatsystem messages

6.8.3.2. Classes of Inmarsat-C receiver types

6.8.3.3. EGC setup

6.8.3.4. Practical tasks

6.8.4. MSI via VHF

6.9. The usage and functions of portableVHF radio

6.10. Portable VHF Aeronautical Radio for121,5 and 123,1 MHZ

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7.2. Automatic Identification System

7.3. Ship Security Alert System

8. Search and Rescue (SAR) operation

8.1. The role of the Maritime RescueCo-ordination Centre (MRCC):

8.1.1. Maritime rescue organizations

8.1.2. Knowledge of SAR systems worldwide

8.2. International Aeronautical and MaritimeSearch and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

8.3. The role and method of use of shipreporting systems

8.3.1. Automated Mutual-assistance VesselRescue System (AMVER)

8.3.2. Japanese Ship Reporting System (JASREP)

8.3.3. Australian Ship Reporting System(AUSREP)

8.3.4. Long Range Identification and Tracking of

Ships (LRIT)

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9. Miscellaneous skills and operationalprocedures for general communications

9.1. Use of English in written and oral formfor safety communications

9.1.1. Use of the IMO Standard MarineCommunication Phrases

9.1.2. Use of the International Code of Signals

9.1.3. Recognition of standard abbreviations andcommonly used service codes

9.1.4. Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet

9.2. Procedure of traffic charging

9.2.1. The international charging and accountingsystem

9.2.2. The AAIC code and its use

9.2.3. Coast station-, landline and ship stationcharge

9.2.4. Currencies used Coast station-, landline andship station charge

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PART D: Instructor Manual

GeneralThis manual reflects the view of an independent consultant on methodology andorganization of the work and is based on his own experience as an instructor. Theinstructor should use this manual as guidance initially but should work out his ownideas and methods, based on the experience gained and tailored to suit the variousbackgrounds of the students.

This manual contains guidance on the teaching methods that are considered to bethe most appropriate to the subject matter. However, since circumstances vary, theinstructor himself must decide upon the best methods to adopt in order for thestudents to attain the specified objectives.

Use the teaching aids, IMO references, etc.The compendium accompanying this course contains text covering some subjects,which are not adequately covered in the other course material. When using thiscompendium, the instructors should take into account the student's prior knowledgeof these subjects. Note that the students are training to become operators of radio-communication equipment and not technicians or engineers.

The instructor may choose to use books if deemed suitable for this purpose. Thereare also many other books covering the GMDSS, or parts of the GMDSS availablethroughout the world. A number of videos and CD's are also available. The instructor

has to make sure, that the additional books used for training contain the correctinformation.

It is important that the instructor makes use of official publications wherever possible,especially those which are required to be carried on board ships. This will serve tofamiliarize the students with this information. Nevertheless, national publicationsshould also be taken into account.

Note that this compendium contains information of a general nature; when lecturingon technical subjects, the instructor should make use of the technical manuals

covering the actual equipment provided for the course.

Lesson plansWhen choosing the most appropriate teaching method, it will be necessary to draw upsome form of plan. The purpose of a lesson plan is to create the structure for thelessons, which can be adjusted according to the circumstances. Without such a planthere is a risk of the lesson becoming disorganized and ineffective.

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The time allocated to each component of the lesson is important, particularly on shortcourses where there is little opportunity to compensate for lost time. It is essential thatall elements of a lesson be given a reasonable proportion of the available time.Failure to do this would result in the neglect of certain subjects.

Other forms of lesson planning may be equally suitable, but whatever the style, theimportant fact is that planning and preparation are essential to good teaching.

Use of personal computers (PCs)More and more use of software based GMDSS simulation will take place in thetraining of students, especially with regard to DSC and lnmarsat-C/EGC operations. Itis very important to make sure that the students are familiar with this kind ofequipment.

Where PCs are used for simulating1 communication exercises in this course, their use

should be made as simple and easy as possible. The PCs should be in a networkwith touchscreens and PTT to handle the different equipment as realistic as possible.The software shall simulate the equipment as realistically as possible in all situations

Unless an enhanced course, which also includes general use of PCs, is beingconducted, the instructor should avoid using precious time on purely PC-relatedmatters.

False Distress Alert

The generation and emission of false distress alerts must be avoided and every

precaution possible must be taken in order to achieve this. This means that thestudents must understand the very serious consequences of generating and emittingfalse distress alerts and be instructed on how to avoid such incidents and on theaction they should take if they inadvertently transmit such an alert.

The different MRCCs around the globe are facing an increasing number of false alerts(however, during the last couple of years such incidents have been reduced). Theconsequences are a loss of faith in this communication system and in the GMDSS asa concept, especially within the Search and Rescue Community. It also leads to aserious waste of resources, both economical and human.

In view of the fact that the students are to become professionals, i.e. the persons whowill, as a part of their shipboard duties (ref. SOLAS Ch. IV, Regulation 12), beresponsible for the operation of the communication equipment, therefore the instructormust impress upon them the importance of thinking before using this equipment,especially regarding DSC and lnmarsat-C.

The instructor must also make sure that the students understand the possible dangerof false distress alerts being initiated by other members of the crew, especially thosewho are able to gain access to equipment though lack of necessary authorization orfamiliarity with the equipment that is needed to prevent improper operation. Measures

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need to be ensured that whenever anybody on board, not in possession of a relevantcertificate, may be allowed to use GMDSS equipment for commercial purposes, thisperson must be instructed properly and must also be supervised by a responsibleoperator. As a general rule, all GMDSS training must be supervised by the Instructor

while giving training on real equipment, this to avoid unintentional alarms.

Another problem area is the testing of equipment, especially the testing of EPIRBsand SARTs. This equipment should only be tested by qualified personnel, andpreferably only in connection with the annual radio survey and in accordance with theprescribed testing procedures (ref. SOLAS Ch. IV, Reg. 15.9 and guidelines given inMSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.1).

Furthermore, a problem may arise during the installation and servicing of the GMDSSequipment. A responsible operator should supervise this work and should ensure thatthe technician knows about the risk of emission of false Distress alerts that exists

unless caution is shown. Procedures to advice RCCs of the transmission of falseDistress alerts have been established by IMO. It is necessary for the instructors togain familiarization with the content of IMO Assembly Resolution A. 814 (19) – Guidelines for the Avoidance of False Distress Alerts and ITU-R Resolution 349(REV.WRC-12) - Operational procedures for cancelling false distress alerts in theGMDSS.

Search and Rescue mattersWhen instructing qualified deck officers or students undergoing training in the deckdepartment, the instructor should take advantage of this fact and use whatevernavigational training equipment is available. For instance, a radar simulator, an ARPA

simulator and/or a full mission bridge simulator, or realistic GMDSS simulators (withtouchscreens and PTTs) could be an extremely valuable tool for training in SARcommunication. If such equipment is available, the instructor should co-operate withother relevant instructors in order to provide as realistic training as possible.

English languageThe STCW Code requires that any seafarer whose duties include communicationsshall have a sufficient knowledge of the English language. The Radio Regulationsrecommend the use of IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases and, wherelanguage difficulties exist, the Inter- national Code of Signals should be available for

exercises.

A general knowledge of the English language is therefore to be expected from thestudents. The instructor will have to make sure that the students can actually usemaritime English for communication purpose. This is extremely necessary regardingDistress, Urgency and Safety.

With regard to the spoken language, the instructor should conduct the majority of thetheoretical and practical training sessions using the English language and require thestudents to reply to any questions, and to put their own questions and comments,using the English language.


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Independent ExaminationOn all theoretical subjects, the examination should be conducted as a combination ofwritten, practical as well as oral tests. The practical test in combination with the voiceprocedure can be performed on real equipment which is connected together (VHF) or

on PC based simulation with touchscreen and PTT which simulates in a network theequipment as well as the radio conditions and carry out all relevant and necessarygeneral radio communications using radiotelephony and DSC

On all practical subjects, the examination should include a combination of oral testsand practical demonstrations (ref. STCW-Convention, Ch. IV, Section A-IV/2).

A part of the written and oral tests should be conducted in English in order to ensurethat the student, as a minimum, is able to:

read and understand written Maritime Safety Information (MSI) received via

NAVTEX, Inmarsat-C or voice announcements; compose Distress, Urgency and Safety messages for transmission via VHF DSC;

conduct Distress traffic and participate actively in SAR-communications viaradiotelephony;

read and understand the information given in all relevant service documents,including relevant parts of the technical documentation;

and carry out all relevant and necessary general radio communications usingradiotelephony and DSC (Safety, Urgency, Routine).

A part of practical tests should be carried out on real equipment or/and on the abovementioned pc based simulation. The student must be able to (see example oftrainee's proficiency checklist on use of GMDSS):

handle all relevant maritime radio equipment (VHF-DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB,SART, GPS etc.)

show all communication types (Voice, DSC etc.) in combination with the operationof the corresponding facilities

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Part E: Evaluation

IntroductionThe effectiveness of any evaluation depends on the accuracy of the description of

what is to be measured.The learning objectives that are used in the detailed teaching syllabus, Column 3 -Methods for demonstrating competence - and Column 4 - Criteria for evaluatingcompetence - in Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code, set out the methods and criteria forevaluation.Instructors should refer to these when designing the assessment.It is consistent with the intent of STCW that demonstration of skills and practicalunderstanding is determined by direct observation, while knowledge and theoreticalunderstand is determined through written examination in a variety of question styles.

STCW 2010 Code

The training and assessment of seafarers required under the Convention areadministered, supervised and monitored in accordance with the provisions ofRegulation I/6 of the STCW Convention. Assessment is also covered in detail in IMO Model Courses [3.12 & 6.09A].

Assessment Planning Assessment planning should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic andtimebound (SMART).Some methods of assessment that could be used depending upon thecourse/qualification are as follows and all should be adapted to suit individual needs:

observation (In oral examination, simulation exercises, practical demonstration);

questions (written or oral); tests;

simulation (also refer to section A-I/12 of the STCW code as amended);

ValidityThe evaluation methods must be based on clearly defined objectives, and must trulyrepresent what is meant to be assessed; e.g. against only the relevant criteria andthe syllabus or course guide. There must be a reasonable balance between thesubject topics involved and also, in the testing of trainees' KNOWLEDGE,UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY of the concepts.

Reliability Assessment should also be reliable (if the assessment was done again with a similargroup/learner, would similar results be achieved). Different group of learners mayhave the same subject at different times. If other assessors are also assessing thesame course/qualification, there is need to ensure all are making the same decisions.To be reliable an evaluation procedure should produce reasonably consistent results,no matter which set of papers or version of the test is used. If instructors areassessing their own trainees, they need to know what they are to assess and thendecide how to do this. The "what" will come from the standards/learning outcomes ofthe course/qualification they are delivering and the "how" may already be decided for

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The instructors need to consider the best way to assess the skills, knowledge andattitudes of their learners, whether this will be formative and/or summative and thevalidity and reliability of the assessment. All work assessed should be valid, authentic, current, sufficient and reliable; this is

often known as VACSR – "valid assessments create standard results": valid – the work is relevant to the standards/criteria being assessed;

authentic – the work has been produced solely by the learner;

current – the work is still relevant at the time of assessment;

sufficient – the work covers all the standards/criteria;

reliable – the work is consistent across all learners, over time and at the requiredlevel.

It is important to note that no single method can satisfactorily measure knowledgeand skill over the entire spectrum of matters to be tested for the assessment ofcompetence.Care should therefore be taken to select the method most appropriate to the

particular aspect of competence to be tested, bearing in mind the need to framequestions which relate as realistically as possible to the requirements of the officer'stasks at sea.

Compiling assessmentsWhilst each examining authority establishes its own rules, the length of time whichcan be devoted to assessing the competence of candidates for certificates ofcompetency is limited by practical, economic and social restraints. Therefore a primeobjective of those responsible for the organization and administration of theassessment system is to find the most efficient, effective and economical method ofassessing the competency of candidates. An examination system should effectivelytest the breadth of a candidate's KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING ANDPROFICIENCY of the subject areas pertinent to the tasks he is expected toundertake. It is not possible to examine candidates fully in all areas, so in effect theassessment samples a candidate's KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING ANDPROFICIENCY by covering as wide a scope as is possible within the time constraintsand testing his depth of KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY inselected areas.The assessment as a whole should assess each candidates comprehension ofprinciples, concepts and methodology; ability to apply principles, concepts andmethodology; ability to organize facts, ideas and arguments and abilities and skills in

carrying out the tasks to perform in the duties he or she is to be certificated toundertake. All evaluation and testing techniques have their advantages and disadvantages. Anexamining authority should carefully analyse precisely what it should be testing andcan test. A careful selection of test and evaluation methods should then be made toensure that the best of the variety of techniques available today is used. Eachassessment shall be that best suited to the learning outcome or ability to beassessed.

Quality of test itemsNo matter which type of test is used, it is essential that all questions or test items

used should be as brief as possible, since the time taken to read the questionsthemselves lengthens the examination. Questions must also be clear and complete.


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To ensure this, it is necessary that they be reviewed by a person other than theoriginator. No extraneous information should be incorporated into questions

Examination guideline

The efficient operation of GMDSS depends on the proficiency of the maritime radiooperators. The examination should consist of a theoretical and practical part.

A Theoretical ExaminationThe theoretical examination should consist of multiple choice questionnaires or aquestionnaire in which the applicant can answer the questions with his own words.Every training post should have a pool of approximately 250 to 300 questions spreadover the complete field of the section A1 to A6. Each questionnaire should consist ofapproximately 100 questions.

A1: Basic knowledge of the GMDSS

Different components of the GMDSS Construction of the GMDSS

Sea areas

Carriage requirements

Knowledge of the regulations and agreements in the maritime mobile service(Radio Regulations, SOLAS etc.)

Regulations concerning documentation

Preservation of the secrecy of correspondence

A2: Types of communication in the maritime mobile service

Distress, urgency and safety communication

Public correspondence

Port operation service

Ship movement service

Intership communication

On board communication

A3: Types of station in the maritime mobile service

Ship stations

Ship Earth stations

Coast stations

Coast Earth stations

Pilot stations, port stations etc.

Aircraft stations

Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)

A4: Elementary knowledge of radio frequencies and frequency bands

Frequency and wavelength

The units of frequencies: Hz, kHz, MHz, GHz.

The subdivision of the most significant part of the radio

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A5: Frequencies allocated to the maritime mobile service

Modes of communication (Radiotelephony, DSC)

The concept of radio channel: simplex, semi-duplex and duplex; paired andunpaired channels and frequencies.

Channelling systems in the VHF maritime mobile band, including allocationsfor the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Distress and safety frequencies

Intership communications frequencies

Port operations frequencies

Ship movement frequencies

Calling frequencies

A6: Maintaining the functionality of a ship station

Sources of energy of ship stations

Batteries Different kinds of batteries and their characteristics

Charging

Maintenance of batteries

Antenna maintenance

Functional tests

B Practical ExaminationIn the practical examination several applicants can proof their knowledge at the sametime depending on the technical equipment. For each applicant a protocol as shownin Annex I should be used.

To conduct GMDSS distress-, urgency-, safety- and routine radio traffic in Englishlanguage by means of case examples on real radio devices on dummy loadscommunicating with each other or on approved networked GMDSS simulationequipment which meets all applicable performance standards set out in RegulationI/12 of the STCW-Convention, should be used.

B1: Detailed practical knowledge and ability to use radio equipment (see Annex 1)

B2: Detailed practical knowledge of distress, urgency, safety and routinecommunication procedures in radiotelephony

Distress communicationo Alert, call and message (including DSC, EPIRB and SART)o Distress traffic with ship stations, coast stations and aircraft stationso Cessation of distress traffico Withdrawing of a false distress alert

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Safety communicationo Announcement, call and messageo Safety traffic with ship stations, coast stations and aircraft stationso Cessation safety traffic

Routine communicationo Ship station to Ship stationo Ship to Coast station

B3: Ability of using Handbooks and ITU Lists

List of coast station and Special Service Stations

List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments

Handbook for the use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile SatelliteServices (Maritime Manual)

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Information Requested of Instructors who implement IMO ModelCourses

Introduction1 IMO model courses are periodically revised to take into account the changes which

have taken place in relevant Conventions, resolutions and other matters affectingeach course. To help IMO to improve the content of courses when they are revised,the assistance of all instructors who implement or participate in implementingcourses is requested, whether the implementation is part of an IMO technical co-operation project or part of a Maritime Training Academy's regular programme.

Information requested and its format2 To simplify their consolidation by IMO, the technical comments and suggestions for

the improvement of model courses should follow the format that is outlined below.If no comments or suggestions are to be provided under topic, please insert "nocomments" against the item.

3 Please identify:1 the course number and title;2 the date and location of its implementation;3 the approximate number of IMO model courses you have implemented to date;

and4 the approximate number of times you have implemented this particular model

course.

4 In commencing on Part A – Course Framework, please comment on the items(`Scope', 'Objectives', etc.) in the order in which they appear in the course; in allcases, please indicate:

1 the number of participants who met the entry standards and the number who didnot;

2 the course intake and, if the recommendations in 'Course intake limitations'were exceeded, the reasons for this and your observations on the effect of thison the quality of the course;

3 if conditions under 'Staff requirements' were met; if not, please indicate the

nature of the deficiency and give your observations of the effect of this on thequality of presentation of the course; and

4 any lack of equipment or facilities as compared with the recommendationsunder 'Teaching facilities and equipment' and your observations of the effect onthis lack on the quality of presentation of the course.

5 In commenting on Part B – course Outline, please bear in mind that minorvariations in time allocations are inevitable. Major difficulties with allocations oftime and any omissions or redundancies of subject areas should be brieflyexplained.

6 In commenting on Part C – Detailed Teaching Syllabus, please identify thespecific learning objectives concerned by their paragraph numbers.


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7 In commenting on Part D – Instructor's Manual, please clearly identify thesection concerned. If the bibliography or the practical exercises are found to beunsatisfactory, please identify suitable alternative texts, as far as possible, oroutline alternative exercises, as appropriate.

8 In commenting on the compendium, please clearly identify the paragraphs beingcommented upon.

9 Any further comments or suggestions you may have which fall outside thescope of the items listed above may be added at the end. In particular, yourviews on the usefulness of the course material to you in implementing thecourse would be appreciated, as would the contribution to IMO of any additionalteaching material you found useful in implementing it.

Please address your comments to:

International Maritime Organization4, Albert EmbankmentLondonSE1 7SRUnited Kingdom Tel +44 (0)20 7735 7611Fax +44 (0)20 7587 3210Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Annex 1: Example of trainee's practical proficiency checklist

VHF-DSC

Transmit capabilities

DSC distress alert without nature of distress

DSC distress alert with nature of distress

DSC relay to all stations

DSC relay to an individual station (coast station or ship station)

DSC all stations urgency announcement with working channel

DSC ship to ship urgency announcement with working channel

DSC ship to coast station urgency announcement

DSC all stations safety announcement with working channelDSC ship to ship safety announcement with working channel

DSC ship to coast station safety announcement

DSC ship to ship routine announcement with working channel

DSC ship to coast station safety announcement

DSC group announcement (urgency, safety, routine) with working channel

DSC geographic area announcement (urgency, safety, routine) with working channel

DSC polling

DSC position request

DSC medical transport

Other capabilities

Select DSC received messages out of memory (distress + non distress)

Select own MMSI numbers

Implement coast stations

Implement subscriber

Implement position and time (if no GPS is available)

Change DSC auto acknowledgement settingsChange channel

Change power settings

Switch between International channels an US channels

Switch on and off the dual watch function

Edit the address book

Carry out the implemented test routine

Operate the Volume and Squelch

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INMARSAT-C EGC

Edit the default settings of EGC receiver (configuration, routing, etc.)

Implement different Metareas/Coastal warning areasRead the EGC log

Use the help function

NAVTEX

Select receive station

Select receive message

Select receive frequency

Read message from receive memoryChanging the default settings (display, print etc.)

EPIRB

Putting the EPIRB out of bracket

Testing the EPIRB

Switch the EPIRB to alarm mode

Switch off the EPIRB

SART

Putting the SART out of bracket

Testing the SART

Switch the SART to transmit mode

Switch off the SART

VHF PORTABLE

Change channelChange power settings

Switch between International channels an US channels


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Change Battery


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Change channel




Change Battery

VHF AERO

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Annex 2: Practical Examination Protocol ROC

I Compulsory Tasks - Terrestrial Maritime Mobile Service to all stationsVHF-DSC

Conducting GMDSS distress-, urgency- und safety radio traffic in English languageby means of case examples on two VHF-DSC radio devices communicating witheach other or with approved networked radio simulation equipment.

Examinee 1 Examinee 2

Editing DSC distressalert and transmittingdistress message inradio telephony

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Reading out memoryand acknowledgingreceipt of distressmessage

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Imposing silence

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Editing DSC distress

alert relay and transmitit to a coast station

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Conducting distresstraffic

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Conducting distresstraffic

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Cease distress traffic1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Cancelling of a falsedistress alert (DSC andradio telephony)

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

DSC urgentannouncement andtransmitting an urgencymessage

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Record of an urgencymessage and initiationof further measures

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Record of a safetymessage and initiationof further measures

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

DSC safetyannouncement andtransmitting a safetymessage

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

II Compulsory Tasks - Terrestrial Maritime Mobile Service to individual stationsVHF-DSC

Conducting GMDSS distress-, urgency- und safety radio traffic in English languageby means of case examples on two VHF radio devices communicating with eachother or with approved networked radio simulation equipment.

Examinee 1 Examinee 2

Request medical adviceto a coast station(DSCand Telephony)

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

DSC urgentannouncement andtransmitting an urgencymessage to a shipstation

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

DSC safetyannouncement andtransmitting an safetymessage to anindividual ship station

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

DSC safetyannouncement andtransmitting an safetymessage via a coaststation

1.Attempt

2.Attempt


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III Additional Tasks

Exminee1 or Examinee 2 Remarks of the Examiner

Set up the channel, the

power and thesensitivity (Squelch)

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

VHF: Install a routineship to ship connection(DSC/Telephony)

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

VHF: Install a routineship to shoreconnection(DSC/Telephony)

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Calling a VTS station1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Manual position entryinto DSC device

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Set up dual watchfunction

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Reading out DSCmemory

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Set up Navtex: kind ofmessage and coaststation

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Testing and releasing ofan EPIRB

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

Testing and releasing ofa SART

1.Attempt

2.Attempt

At least two of three additional tasks shall be successfully passed latest within thesecond attempt.


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COMPENDIUM

CONTENTS

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

INDEX OF TABLES

INDEX OF FIGURES

1. INTRODUCTION 52

2. THE STATUTORY FRAMEWORK OF THE MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE 52

2.1. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEE ........................................................................ 53

2.1.1. Functional requirements .......................................................................................................... 54

2.1.2. Sea Areas .................................................................................................................................. 54

2.1.2.1. Definitions of coverage and sea areas for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ............................. 54

2.1.3. Carriage requirements ............................................................................................................. 56

2.1.3.1. Details of equipment specifications A1, A2, A4 and A4 ........................................................ 57

2.1.3.2. Details of carriage requirements ........................................................................................... 57

2.1.3.3. Means of ensuring availability of ship station equipment .................................................... 58

2.1.3.4. Primary and secondary means of alerting ............................................................................ 58

2.1.3.5. Bridge alarm panel and its purpose ...................................................................................... 59

2.1.3.6. Requirements for radio safety certificates............................................................................ 59

2.1.4. Watchkeeping .......................................................................................................................... 60

2.1.4.1. Watchkeeping procedures as defined in the Radio Regulations .......................................... 60

2.1.4.2. Other watchkeeping procedures .......................................................................................... 60

2.1.5. Radio personal .......................................................................................................................... 61

2.1.6. Sources of power ...................................................................................................................... 61

2.1.6.1. Reserve power supplies, capacity and duration as defined in SOLAS Convention ............... 61

2.1.6.2. Reserve source of energy ...................................................................................................... 62

2.1.6.3. Prohibitions on the connection of non-GMDSS equipment ................................................. 62

2.2. RADIO REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 63

2.2.1. Authority of the master ............................................................................................................ 64

2.2.2. Secrecy of correspondence ...................................................................................................... 64

2.2.3. Ship station licences ................................................................................................................. 65

2.2.4. Inspection of stations ............................................................................................................... 65

2.2.5. Radio Operator's Certificates ................................................................................................... 66

2.2.6. Frequencies .............................................................................................................................. 67

2.2.6.1. Interferences ......................................................................................................................... 67

2.2.6.2. The use of and restrictions for different emissions according to frequencies in the

Maritime Mobile Service (MMS) ........................................................................................... 67

2.2.6.3. The role of the various modes of communication ................................................................ 68

2.2.6.4. VHF telephony ....................................................................................................................... 682.2.7. Call categories .......................................................................................................................... 68

2.2.7.1. Distress .................................................................................................................................. 68


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2.2.7.2. Urgency ................................................................................................................................. 69

2.2.7.3. Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 69

2.2.7.4. Routine .................................................................................................................................. 69

2.2.8. Watchkeeping .......................................................................................................................... 69

3. IDENTIFICATION OF RADIO STATIONS 70

3.1. IDENTIFICATION OF SHIP STATIONS ...................................................................................................... 70

3.1.1. Ships name ............................................................................................................................... 70

3.1.2. Call sign ..................................................................................................................................... 71

3.1.3. Maritime Mobile Service Identity ............................................................................................ 71

3.1.4. Group calling number ............................................................................................................... 72

3.2. IDENTIFICATION OF COAST STATIONS ................................................................................................... 72

3.3. IDENTIFICATION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) STATIONS ..................................................................... 73

3.4. IDENTIFICATION OF VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE(VTS) STATIONS .................................................................. 73

3.5. IDENTIFICATION OF AIDS TO NAVIGATION ............................................................................................ 74

3.6. IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT STATIONS ............................................................................................... 74

3.7. IDENTIFICATION OF ASSOCIATED CRAFT WITH PARENT SHIP ...................................................................... 75

4. SERVICE PUBLICATIONS 75

4.1. LIST OF COAST STATIONS AND SPECIAL SERVICE STATIONS (ITU LIST IV) ................................................... 75

4.2. LIST OF SHIP STATIONS AND MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY ASSIGNMENTS (ITU LIST V) .................... 77

4.3. MANUAL FOR USE BY THE MARITIME MOBILE AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE SERVICES ........................ 78

4.4. ADMIRALTY LIST OF RADIO SIGNALS .................................................................................................... 78

5. TECHNICAL 80

5.1. RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION .............................................................................................................. 805.1.1. Basics ........................................................................................................................................ 80

5.1.2. Line of sight propagation ......................................................................................................... 82

5.1.3. Ground waves and sky waves .................................................................................................. 83

5.1.4. UHF and VHF propagation ........................................................................................................ 83

5.1.5. MF propagation ........................................................................................................................ 84

5.1.6. LF propagation .......................................................................................................................... 84

5.2. MODULATION BASICS ....................................................................................................................... 84

5.2.1. Frequency modulation ............................................................................................................. 85

5.2.2. Amplitude modulation ............................................................................................................. 86

5.2.3. Bandwidth of different types of modulation ........................................................................... 875.3. TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BASICS ................................................................................................... 89

5.3.1. Transmitter structure ............................................................................................................... 89

5.3.2. Receiver structure .................................................................................................................... 91

5.4. BATTERIES ...................................................................................................................................... 92

5.4.1. Basics ........................................................................................................................................ 92

5.4.2. Different kinds of batteries - UPS systems ............................................................................... 93

5.4.3. Characteristics of different battery types ................................................................................ 94

5.4.3.1. Primary batteries ................................................................................................................... 94

5.4.3.2. Secondary batteries .............................................................................................................. 94

5.4.4. Charging batteries, battery charging methods ........................................................................ 955.4.5. Maintenance and monitoring of batteries ............................................................................... 96

5.5. ANTENNAS ...................................................................................................................................... 97


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5.5.1. VHF antennas ........................................................................................................................... 97

5.5.2. MF/HF antennas ....................................................................................................................... 98

5.5.3. Inmarsat-C Satellite antennas .................................................................................................. 98

5.5.4. Antenna maintenance .............................................................................................................. 99

5.6. DSC BASICS .................................................................................................................................. 1005.7. FAULT LOCATION AND SERVICE ON GMDSS MARINE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ......................................... 101

6. GMDSS COMPONENTS 102

6.1. GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................... 102

6.2. VHF DSC ..................................................................................................................................... 103

6.2.1. Basics ...................................................................................................................................... 103

6.2.2. The use and functions of the VHF radio station installation .................................................. 106

6.2.3. DSC possibilities ...................................................................................................................... 107

6.2.4. Operational VHF DSC procedures in the GMDSS ................................................................... 109

6.2.4.1. Telecommand and traffic information ................................................................................ 110

6.2.4.2. Channel selection in call format .....................................................................................

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