Restricted Operator's Certificate (GMDSS)

GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate under STCW A-IV/2 — for vessels operating only in sea area A1 (within VHF coverage of a coast station). Limited to VHF DSC distress alerting and routine VHF traffic; a vessel sailing into A2/A3/A4 requires a GOC holder onboard.

Prerequisites

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Duration

35 hours

Validity

5 years

Refresher

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Typical cost

~$480 USD

Common for small-vessel and coastal operations.

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