Restricted SMSSM Operator

Restricted SMSSM Operator Certificate

STCW A-IV/2

Distress, safety, routine and urgency communications. In-depth knowledge of GMDSS procedures and of all the equipment used on vessels sailing in sea area A1.

Approved centre.

This certificate is approved by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy and endorsed by the International Maritime Organization.  To obtain it, you must take the course at an approved centre like ours, Academia Náutica Alborán.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at Officers and Captains in charge of the navigational watch on civil vessels subject to SMSSM regulations, as defined in Royal Decree 1185/2006 of 16 October.

Objective: to train students to perform radiocommunication service duties on vessels subject to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (SMSSM) in sea area A1

In-person course

Both the theory and the practical parts are held in person, and attendance is COMPULSORY to obtain the certificate.  At Academia Náutica Alborán we understand that fitting a course into your schedule can be difficult. For this reason, we form groups with similar availability to adapt to your needs.

Price 649€

40 Hours

15 Hours of theory

25 Hours of practical training

Renewable after 5 years

Syllabus

  • Practical knowledge and operation of a ship station's basic equipment
  • General principles and basic features of the GMDSS
  • Operational procedures and detailed practical operation of GMDSS systems and subsystems
  • Operational skills and procedures for general communications

The programme complies with the official regulations of Order FOM/2296/2002, in accordance with the Training Code of the STCW-78 Convention. Its content is set out in Regulation IV/2 of the amended STCW-78 Convention, Section A-IV/2 of the Training Code and ERC/DEC/(99)01.