Assessor Resource
MARO011
Transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) subsystems and equipment.
This unit applies to people performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)
Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited
Watchkeeper Deck.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit is equivalent and delivers the objectives of the following STCW provisions:
STCW Reg IV/2 and Code Section A-IV/2, Table A-IV/2.
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT), Master Unlimited or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
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