INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S

Subjects:
GMDSS History&Overview
GMDSS Main principles and requirements
GMDSS Sea areas
GMDSS Equipment requirments
GMDSS Operator Certificates
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Early days
Marine radio was first installed on ships around the turn of the
20th century.
In those early days, radio (or "wireless" as it was known) was
used primarily for transmission and reception of passenger
telegrams.

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Radio watchkeeping hours were not standardised, and there
was no regulatory requirement for carriage of radio by ships.
Indeed,
there was a general lack of regulation of the radio spectrum.
Amateur/experimental stations often interfered with commercial
stations and vice-versa.

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• The most modern passenger liner of the time.. sank on her maiden voyage after a collision with an iceberg.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S • All that changed one clear and cold April night in 1912. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 4 .. RMS Titanic.

thanks mainly to the efforts of the Titanic's two radio officers. who managed to summon help from nearby vessels. 700 odd people were saved.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Some 1500 people perished in the disaster. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 5 . Fortunately.

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INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S However. including the cream of American and European society.one thousand five hundred people. the vessel closest to the disaster (the Leyland liner Californian) could not be summoned. it was too late . But by then. as her Radio Officer had just gone off watch after 12 hours on duty. The Californian managed to establish communications with other searching vessels after the Titanic had sunk. had frozen to death in the North Atlantic. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 7 .

e.distress frequencies were standardised. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 8 .radio silence periods were introduced. and .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The Titanic disaster brought about a number of fundamental changes to marine radio: .: distress and safety traffic always has priority. .message priorities were standardised .carriage requirements and radio watchkeeping hours were standardised. .i.

High Frequency (HF) came into widespread use. 30's and 40's. thereby allowing communications over ever-increasing distances. and most importantly.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S During the 1920's. marine radio advanced with the technology of the day . Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 9 .radiotelephone operation was introduced.

RMS Queen Mary Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 10 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Radio room .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Of course. marine radio played a vital role in WW2 . through the use of what was to become the marine VHF radio band . WW2 introduced direct bridge to bridge communications. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 11 . Amongst other things. After the war.: transistorised) equipment and Marine Radar became commonplace.solid state (i.known during the war years as "talk between ships" (TBS).e.the war provided a great boost to radio technology in general. Marine Radio incorporated the latest achievements in electronics .

After some 80 odd years of development. marine distress alerting still relied on a human being sitting in front of a receiver. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 12 . despite tremendous general advances in communications. Morse Code still ruled the marine radio waves. Ship's Radio Officers sent a distress message using Morse Code (or radiotelephone) in the hope that another ship or shore station would hear the call and respond.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S However by the late 1970's.

.mid 1980's.note the morse key Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 13 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Typical merchant ship radio room .

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 14 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Since the time of the Titanic. and become the key element in Marine Search and Rescue (SAR). Marine Radio has helped to save tens of thousands of lives.

This was based on the (not unreasonable) assumptions that ships usually travelled well-used routes and that there were sufficient ships at sea and shore stations dispersed about the world to receive distress calls. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 15 . marine radio equipment was required to provide operation over a minimum specified range of 150 nautical miles.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Before the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System came into force.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 16 . many ships have gone to the bottom without any distress signal being sent . if a ship was outside of the normal shipping lanes or was rapidly overwhelmed by the forces of nature......However...they have "sunk without trace". her distress alert may go unheard.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 17 .. in reality.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The pre-GMDSS systems were. based on 1920's technology..

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 18 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S A new system The International Maritime Organization (IMO) pondered the shortcomings of the existing marine distress systems in the mid to late 1970's. And so was born the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The 1979 IMO Assembly decided that a new global distress and safety system should be established in conjunction with a coordinated SAR infrastructure to improve safety of life at sea.

The basic concept of the GMDSS is that Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities ashore.e.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The GMDSS is designed to automate a ship's radio distress alerting. It removes the requirement for manual (i.: human) watchkeeping on marine radio distress channels. more efficient and reliable than the old manual Morse Code and radiotelephone alerting systems. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 19 . as well as shipping in the immediate vicinity of the ship or persons in distress will be rapidly alerted so that they can assist in a coordinated SAR operation with the minimum of delay. The new system is quicker.

In other words.. by ships of all sizes. every ship is able to perform those communication functions which are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships operating in the same area .irrespective of the area through which it sails and its size.. both terrestrial and satellite. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 20 . Distress alerts may be sent and received over short and/or long distances.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S One of the principal advantages of the GMDSS is that the system is actually an amalgam of various individual radio systems.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S WHY GMDSS? The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a system developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its primary purpose is to automate and improve emergency maritime communications. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 21 . in conjunction with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

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WHY GMDSS?
The basic concept of GMDSS is to enable shore
side search and rescue authorities in a distress
situation to rapidly alert shipping in the immediate
vicinity of the ship in distress and coordinate
search and rescue (SAR) operations between
shore side authorities and vessels assisting with a
minimum delay. GMDSS took several years to
develop and is continually being improved for the
safety of the mariner. With constant updates to the
system, it will prove to be a great new asset to the
maritime community.
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Pre-GMDSS
The 1974 SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) convention
required a radiotelegraphy watch on 500 kHz and a
radiotelephone watch on 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz
(channel 16) on all ships of 1600 gross tons and
greater. Although the system has proven itself
reliable, its short-range ship-to-ship capability, manual
distress alerting, and aural watch keeping procedures
have limited its effectiveness in maritime safety.

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Pre-GMDSS
Technological growth has provided advanced
terrestrial radio systems and satellite communications
that have been integrated into GMDSS. This provides
a truly standardized global maritime communications
system with accuracy and reliability far exceeding the
concepts of the 1974 SOLAS Convention.

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This is accomplished by mandating that vessels carry specified GMDSS equipment while sailing in predetermined ocean areas.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Development of GMDSS GMDSS was developed to allow shore based SAR authorities to effectively coordinate and manage a rescue far at sea. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 25 . The 1988 change to the 1974 SOLAS convention for radio communications resulted in these GMDSS requirements.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Development of GMDSS With improvements to this new communication system. we have created a ship to shore and shore to ship distress communications path in addition to the ship-to-ship system. Digital and satellite communication combined will immensely improve the safety of the mariner. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 26 .

This has placed all watch keeping on a digital format with Digital Selective Calling and Satellite equipment. On 1 February 2005. watch keeping on 156.8 MHz (channel 16 VHF) is changing. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 27 .8 MHz (channel 16 VHF) will no longer be required. watch keeping on 2182 kHz is no longer required. As of 1 February 1999.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Development of GMDSS The requirement of watch keeping on 2182 kHz and 156.

The GMDSS became mandatory for such vessels as from February 1.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Applications The GMDSS applies to vessels subject to the SOLAS Convention .that is: Commercial vessels of 300 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) and above and all passenger vessels. engaged on international voyages. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 28 . 1999.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Compulsory Vessels A compulsory vessel is defined for the purposes of GMDSS as: All passenger vessels on international voyages All cargo vessels 300 gross tons and over Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 29 .

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 30 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Compulsory Vessels A passenger vessel is defined by other regulations in SOLAS as a vessel carrying more than twelve passengers. A cargo vessel is any vessel not classified as a passenger vessel.

are subject to the requirements of their Flag State. or those > 300 GRT engaged on domestic voyages only.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S Applications EXCEPTION – Commercial vessels < 300 GRT. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 31 .

02.07.1991-Entry into force of the RR provisions relating to GMDSS.02.New ships built after: . Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 32 .01.1992-Entry into force of the 1988 Amendments to SOLAS Convention (IMO) specifying (for SOLAS ships): . 01.1992 : SART and two-way VHF RTF apparatus for survival craft.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Implementation Calendar 01.

1993.All ships with NAVTEX receiver and Satallite EPIRB.2.1995.All ships must comply with the GMDSS Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 33 . 01. new ships built after 1.All ships will have to carry at least one radar capable of operating in the 9 GHz band.02.08.02.1995 must comply with all applicable GMDSS requirements 01. and SART and two-way VHF RTF apparatus for survival craft .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Implementation Calendar 01.1999.

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INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Functional Requirements In order to operate in the GMDSS system. all compulsory vessels must be capable of meeting the following nine functional requirements: Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 35 .

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GMDSS Functional Requirements
The GMDSS regulations (chapter IV of the
International SOLAS Convention), require that
every GMDSS equipped ship shall be capable of;

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GMDSS Functional Requirements
1. Transmitting ship-to-shore Distress Alerts by
at least two separate and independent means,
each using a different radio communication
service;
Ship-to-shore distress alerting by at least two
separate and independent means, each using a
different communications service.
2. Receiving shore-to-ship Distress Alerts;
Reception of shore-to-ship distress alerts.
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GMDSS Functional Requirements
3.
Transmitting and receiving ship-to-ship
Distress Alerts;
Transmission and Reception of ship-to-ship distress
alerts.
4.
Transmitting and receiving search and
rescue co-ordinating communications;
Transmission and Reception of search and rescue
coordinating communications.
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INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Functional Requirements 5. Transmitting and receiving Locating Transmission and Reception of locating signals. Transmitting and receiving On-scene Transmission and Reception of on-scene communications in a distress situation. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 39 . 6.

8.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Functional Requirements 7. (Bridge to bridge) Transmission and Reception of bridge-to-bridge communications. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 40 . (General) Transmission and Reception of general radio communications relating to the management and operation of the ship. 9. (Maritime Safety Information) Transmission and Reception of Maritime Safety Information.

the vessel is not allowed to sail until all requirements are meet. These functions are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships operating in the same area.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Functional Requirements Under GMDSS. If the vessel is not able to conform to all functional requirements. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 41 . it is the responsibility of every vessel to be able to perform all of these communications functions regardless of the ocean area in which it operates.

with regards to range and services provided. rather than by its size. Because the various radio systems used in the GMDSS have different limitations. GMDSS divides the world's oceans into 4 areas (zones): Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 42 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Sea Areas Four geographic areas have been established based on the capability of certain GMDSS equipment to be carried in each area. The major difference between the GMDSS and its predecessor systems is that the radio communications equipment to be fitted to a GMDSS ship is determined by the ship's area of operation.

Typically 20 to 30 nm. (up to about 50 nautical miles). Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 43 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Sea Areas Sea Area A1 An area within range of a Coast Radio Station (CRS) with VHF DSC capability.

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but within range of a Coast Radio Station with MF DSC capability. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 46 . up to around 150 nm.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Sea Areas Sea Area A2 An area outside of Sea Area A1.

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from approximately 70 N Latitude to 70 S Latitude Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 49 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Sea Areas Sea Area A3 An area outside of Sea Areas A1 & A2. but in the INMARSAT Satellite footprint.

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Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 51 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Sea Areas Sea Area A4 An area outside of Sea Area A1. This covers the polar region. A2 & A3.

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INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipments Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 54 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment The basic functional requirements for the equipment required onboard are: Very High Frequency (VHF) Transceiver with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Voice communication along with DSC calling and watch keeping ability in the VHF frequency range Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 55 .

This may be a MF/HF Transceiver with only a DSC controller limited to MF coverage. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 56 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment Medium Frequency (MF) Transceiver with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Voice communication along with DSC calling and watch keeping ability in the MF frequency range.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 57 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment High Frequency (HF) Transceiver with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Voice communication along with DSC calling and watch keeping ability in the HF frequency range.

SELFEC WORKING Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor COLFEC WORKING 58 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment MF/HF Narrow Band Direct Printing (NBDP) Terminal Telex transmission over the radio to either a Coast Radio Station or another Ship Station.

―C‖ or ―Fleet 77‖ service Inmarsat -B Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor Inmarsat –F77 Inmarsat -C 59 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment INMARSAT Ship Earth Station (SES) Satellite communication using INMARSAT ―B‖.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Portable satellite distress alerting unit that is automatic release and self-activating ELT Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor PLB LEO EPIRBs GEO EPIRB 60 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment 9 GHz Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) Survival craft emergency equipment used for transmitting a locating signal once interrogated by search radar Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor X Band SARTs61 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment VHF Survival Craft Transceiver (SCT) Hand portable VHF survival craft radio for emergency communication on scene Accessories of SCT Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor SCTs 62 .

5 and 123. It is working on 121.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment VHF Aero Mandatory for passanger ships.1MHz Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 63 .

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 64 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment Alarm Panel Mandatory for passanger ships.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment GPS Mandatory for passanger and cargo vessel ships. used in the INMARSAT and DSC devices. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 65 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Equipment All GMDSS equipment must be ―type‖ accepted except for the INMARSAT equipment. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 66 . INMARSAT is commissioned through an authorized service provider.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 67 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Carriage Requirements Each sea area has defined limits based on the equipment required. The equipment is to be installed and in operating order to be considered valid for carriage requirements.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 68 . As long as the vessel has all the equipment properly installed onboard and functioning. The equipment is the requirement not the console. the vessel is compliant. Consoles.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Carriage Requirements Many manufactures build consoles having all the necessary communications equipment required by regulation. convenient as they may be. are not required by regulations.

A remote terminal capable of alerting the operator of an incoming distress alert and sending of a distress alert is required at the navigation station if the equipment is installed elsewhere.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Carriage Requirements Equipment must be installed so that it is possible to initiate transmission of distress alerts from the position from which the ship is normally navigated. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 69 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S VHF MF/HF MF w/ w/ w/ DSC DSC DSC & NBDP Navtex Rcvr EPIRB SART SCT Sea Area A1      Sea Area A2       Sea Area A3        Sea Area A4        Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor INMARSAT with EGC Reception See Note  GMDSS Requirments in Turkish 70 .

One MF/HF DSC/NBDP unit & One INMARSAT unit 2. can be broken into three sub options: 1. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 71 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Carriage Requirements Note: the option for Sea Area A3 long range communications. Two INMARSAT units with one MF DSC unit onboard 3. Two MF/HF DSC/NBDP units and no INMARSAT unit Any one of these three options for Sea Area A3 would be acceptable.

Adequate information from the equipment manufacturers must be provided to enable the equipment to be properly operated and maintained.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements Equipment must be designed to facilitate the replacement of main units without elaborate calibration or readjustment. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 72 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements Adequate tools. Radio equipment must be maintained to ensure compliance with GMDSS functional requirements and to meet established standards. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 73 . A ship must not depart from any port unless and until the ship is capable of performing all distress and safety functions. and test equipment appropriate to the maintenance methods used by the ship should be provided and readily accessible. spare parts.

two out of these three methods are required. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 74 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements Maintenance Requirements Duplication of Equipment (DOE) Shore-Based maintenance (SBM) At Sea Maintenance (ASM) For vessels sailing in Sea Areas A1 or A2. Vessels sailing in Sea Areas A3 or A4. one out of these three methods is required.

All duplicated equipment must be already installed and ready for immediate operation. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 75 . This equipment must be available on-board ships for their sea areas as applicable. requires complete independent radio installations each with their own antennas.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements Duplication of equipment if elected.

In Sea area A2: (2) VHF radio installations and (2) MF radio installations. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 76 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements The required duplication is as follows In Sea Area A1: (2) VHF radio installations.

a 2nd INMARSAT ship earth station OR one of each (the later is usually the manufactures recommendation). In Sea Area A4: (2) VHF radio installation and (2) MF/HF radio installation. For duplication of the long range equipment a vessel can carry a 2nd MF/HF radio installation OR. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 77 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements In Sea Area A3: (2) VHF radio installation and an MF/HF radio installation or INMARSAT ship earth station.

The on-board technician must hold a GMDSS Maintainers License.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements If on-board maintenance method is used. test equipment. and spare parts must be carried on-board to enable a qualified maintainer to perform tests and localize and repair faults in the radio equipment. the requirements are as follows. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 78 . tools. Only one GMDSS Maintainer is required onboard to meet this requirement. Adequate technical documentation.

maintenance must be completed and performance verified and noted in the ship’s record before departure from the first port of call entered after any failure occurs.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements If shore based maintenance is used. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 79 . Each GMDSS installation must be tested with results noted in the ship’s record before departure from every port. Each ship shall carry a performance check sheet listing all GMDSS equipment carried.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 80 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 81 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 82 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 83 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 84 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 85 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S The ship is equipped according to GMDSS Radio Station Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 86 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Maintenance Requirements Typically a shore based maintenance company will sign a contract with the ship to ensure that a technician will be provided at any port of call to facilitate a repair. Some companies provide a certificate showing the vessels compliance with shore-based maintenance along with emergency contact phone numbers. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 87 .

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 88 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Logs must be established and properly maintained. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log or if their meaning is commonly understood. The required information for the particular station must be readily available.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Erasures. and indicating the date of correction may make corrections. Only the person originating the entry by striking out the error. or willful destruction within the retention period are prohibited. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 89 . initialing the correction. obliteration.

All logbooks must be signed by the master daily.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station are responsible for the maintenance of station logs. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 90 . The ―GMDSS Radio Log Book‖ has replaced the once used radiotelephone log. Logs must be kept at the principal operating position while the vessel is underway.

The sections are: Section A: details of the vessel. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 91 . the radio safety certificate and methods of maintenance.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Typically all logbooks have three sections and an annex.

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Section A Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 92 .

INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Section A Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 93 .

Also designate the Primary GMDSS Operator Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 94 .INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Section B: details of the qualified personnel aboard.

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Urgency and Safety traffic A summary of communication conducted on other than VHF frequencies between the ship and coast station and other ship stations A reference to important service incidents The position of the ship at least once a day Name of operator on watch.INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Section C: daily diary containing the following information: A summary of all Distress. Which frequencies are monitored on watch Results of equipment test Daily statement about condition of equipment When a piece of equipment is not working properly Remembering all time are in UTC. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 97 . Annex: Includes details of required equipment test.

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INTRODUCTION TO G M D S S GMDSS Logbooks Section B Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 99 .

GMDSS CERTIFICATES GMDSS CERTIFICATES (GMDSS FIRST CLASS RADIO ELECTRONIC OFFICER) (REO1) (GMDSS SECOND CLASS RADIO ELECTRONIC OFFICER) (REO2) (GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE) (GOC) (GMDSS RESTRICTED OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE) (ROC) sea Area-1 Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 100 .

GMDSS CERTIFICATES GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 101 .

ROC (Restricted Operator’s Certificate): required On SOLAS vessels operating only within Sea Area A1. Short Range Certificate (for non-SOLAS vessels): SRC (Short Range Certificate): required on non SOLAS vessels operating only within Sea Area A1.GMDSS CERTIFICATES GOC (General Operator’s Certificate): required on SOLAS vessels operating also all Sea Areas. . Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 102 . Long Range Certificate (for non-SOLAS vessels) : LRC (Long Range Certificate): required on non SOLAS vessels operating also outside Sea Area A1.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 103 . They are designed for Ship's Radio-Electronic Officers. who sail on GMDSS ships which use the option of at-sea electronic maintenance. The GMDSS General Operator's Certificate is normally awarded after a ten day course and examination. The GMDSS General Operator's and Restricted Operator’s Certificate is a non-technical operator qualification.GMDSS CERTIFICATES Operator qualifications The First and Second Radio-Electronic Certificates are diploma and associate diploma level technical qualifications. designed for Navigating Officers.

GMDSS CERTIFICATES As of 1 February 1999. all compulsory vessels are required to carry two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 104 . all deck officers will be required to be licensed and trained by certified GMDSS programs such as this one. Under the new requirements the old radio operator permits and restricted permits or radiotelegraph licenses will not be acceptable as operator licenses for GMDSS. With STCW 1995 requirements.

The second licensed operator is designated as the backup operator.GMDSS CERTIFICATES One of the licensed operators must be designated the ―Primary GMDSS Radio Operator‖ for distress communications. Those individuals specified as the qualified primary and backup GMDSS operators must be: Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 105 .

i. Safety and Bridge-to-Bridge communications • Responsible for selecting DSC watch channels and receiving scheduled Maritime Safety Information broadcasts • Responsible for ensuring that the radio watches are maintained as specified in International Radio Regulations Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 106 .GMDSS CERTIFICATES • Available to act as the dedicated radio operator in cases of Distress • Designated to perform communications as outlined set forth in the international radio regulations. Urgency.e.

Any Equipment that has the capability of position input must be connected for proper operations • Maintaining station logs and ensuring that records are kept of all incidents which appear to be of importance to Safety Of Life At Sea • Verifying performance of the GMDSS equipment and making note in the ship’s radio log before departure from port and during the voyage. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 107 .GMDSS CERTIFICATES • Responsible for ensuring that the ship’s navigation position is entered either manually or automatically into all DSC equipment every 4 hours when the ship is underway Note: As of 1 January 1999.

• All required frequencies and channels being monitored in the proper mode. • After silencing an alarm all displays and/or printers are read. • Notifying the Master of any distress alerts. • Responding to and comprehending alarms. • Maintain a proper GMDSS Radio Station Log.GMDSS CERTIFICATES Proper Watchkeeping includes the following points • Understanding the GMDSS equipments normal operational indicators. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 108 .

GMDSS CERTIFICATES Regulation on Radio Operators Qualifications and Examination DATE OF OFFICIAL GAZETTE: June 4. in equipping ships for seaworthiness. 2004/25482 Purpose Article 1 — The purpose of this Regulation is to lay down the qualification classes of the radio operators responsible for communications. 2813. and to set out the procedures and rules for granting such qualifications. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 109 . who are to use the radio stations in all sea craft within or outside the global maritime distress and safety systems (GMDSS). Scope Article 2 — This Regulation is applicable to radio operators to operate the GMDSS and other radio stations to be installed in sea craft falling under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea in accordance with the Radiocommunications Law No.

Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 110 . b) being no younger than 17 on the date of the examination.GMDSS CERTIFICATES Eligibility Criteria Sought in Applicants to Take the Examination Article 8 — The following criteria shall be sought in applicants to take radio operator examination: a) being a Turkish citizen or a citizen of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus attending to and/ or completed a maritime education-training in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. or being a foreigner of Turkish origin under the Law on Permitting Foreigners of Turkish Origin to Perform Their Professions and Crafts and to be Employed in Public and Private Organizations or Workplaces.

counterfeiting. fraudulency. even if they were sentenced to heavy imprisonment or imprisonment for one year or more. human trafficking. bribery. 765. misconduct in official tenders and procurements or the crimes perpetrated against the State or the crimes falling under the Law No. or crimes of smuggling. malversation. or they have benefited an amnesty. theft.GMDSS CERTIFICATES c) except for the deferred decrees save crimes committed by imprudence and the following crimes. abuse of trust and fraudulent bankruptcy. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 111 . not being convicted of: infamous or discreditable crimes such as simple and qualified embezzlement. 4422 on Fighting Against Crime Organizations Pursuing Illicit Gain and Article 313 of the Turkish Penal Code No.

GMDSS CERTIFICATES d) having graduated from a high school or equivalent for the GMDSS 1st Class Radio Electronic Operator’s Qualification and GMDSS 2nd Class Radio Electronic Operator’s Qualification. the curriculum of which is outlined in Part One of Section Two of this Regulation. and from a primary school or basic education school for the GMDSS Restricted Radio Operator’s Qualification. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 112 . e) proving with documents that s/he received the training complying with the level entailed by the radio operator’s qualification in a training institution recognized by the Administration. from a secondary school or basic education school for the GMDSS General Radio Operator’s Qualification.

in order to apply for the GMDSS 1st Class Radio Electronic Operator’s Qualification examinations. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 113 .GMDSS CERTIFICATES f) proving with documents that s/he performed the tasks involved by the GMDSS 2nd Class Radio Electronic Operator’s Qualification at sea for at least three years. g) documenting that s/he is healthy to the satisfaction of the Seafarers Health Directive attached to the Seafarers Regulation.

GMDSS CERTIFICATES Application for Examinations Article 11 — For an applicant to take the radio operator examinations. b) The original and two photocopies of the identity card. c) Certified document indicating the level of education. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 114 . d) A recent. certified copy of the seafarers health verification certificate obtained in accordance with the provisions of Health Regulation attached to the Seafarers Regulation and a health report indicating proper and fluent capability of speech in addition to the envisaged conditions. s/he shall file an application with the port of registry head office together with a file to include: a) Six face photographs.

original or certified copy. Hilmi ECE GMDSS Instructor 115 . As a result of the assessment made by port head offices.GMDSS CERTIFICATES e) a certificate. The list of the participants of the examination shall be communicated to the Presidency of GASM in advance of at least fifteen days. the applicants found to be eligible for examinations shall be given an examination pass card (as specified in AnnexVIII). in evidence of the fact that s/he has received and successfully completed the training specified in point (e) of Article 8 of this Regulation. Applications for examinations must be made fifteen days prior to the announced date of examination at the latest.