GMDSS
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GMDSS Exam fees and Examination Centre Fees:
- This is common for all candidates irrespective of the Institute through which they are appearing
- Rs. 2,000 - GMDSS exam fees for MMD
- Rs. 1,000 - Examination Centre Fee (IMU/AMET)
- The above two fees are payable along with the course fees
- Rs. 1000 (GMDSS Exam fees for WPC) has to be paid online by the candidate while registering for GMDSS Exam in the WPC website
Course Schedule
The course schedule given below is subject to change. Please confirm with us before enrolling for the course| GMDSS DATES | ||
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| 05-May-2025 | 17-May-2025 | 19 - 23 May 2025 |
| 09-Jun-2025 | 21-Jun-2025 | 23 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| 07-Jul-2025 | 19-Jul-2025 | 21 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| 04-Aug-2025 | 16-Aug-2025 | 18 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| 08-Sep-2025 | 20-Sep-2025 | 22 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| 13-Oct-2025 | 25-Oct-2025 | 27 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 03-Nov-2025 | 15-Nov-2025 | 17 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| 01-Dec-2025 | 13-Dec-2025 | 15 - 19 Dec 2025 |
Documents Required for submission to IMC (via email)
- Scanned copy of Plus 2 (PCM) Certificate/Marksheet (Original to be bought for verification by Examining body)
- Scanned copy of Passport (Original to be bought for verification by Examining body)
- Recent Photograph (photo with Tie) - 5 nos of specific size of 3cm width x 4cm length (scanned photo not acceptable).
Documents / Information Required for GMDSS Exam Online Registration:
- Scanned copy of Self-Attested Passport
- Scanned copy of 12th Mark sheet
- Scanned copy of PAN Card
- Scanned copy of Photo
- Scanned copy of Signature
- Scanned copy of Self certified Nationality Certificate (format will be sent to you by mail)
- Scanned copy of Course Completion certificate (will be given to you at the end of the course)
Course Description
- The Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) course is in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.25
- It is designed to meet the requirements of the mandatory Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) qualifications in accordance with IMO resolution A-703 (17) Training of Radio Operators related to the General Operators Certificate (GOC) along with requirements of the Govt. awarding bodies procedures.
- The course is jointly approved by the Directorate General of Shipping [Approval No. TR/A/37/2015] and the Wireless Planning and Co-ordination (WPC) wing of the Ministry of Communications and IT (Approval Letter no. L-14036/01/2009-COP/2162).
Aims & Objectives
The objective of the GMDSS Course is to educate ships' officers and industry personnel on the complexities of GMDSS. Emphasis is placed on the requirements, regulations, equipment, principles, and hands-on operating procedures of each GMDSS subsystem.
Upon completion of the course the learner will be able to understand :
- The basic principles of GMDSS, including the GMDSS Master plan
- The operational requirements of GMDSS
- The basic principles of Radio propagation
- The operations of a wide range of Radiotelephony & other GMDSS equipments
- Commercial working & R/T log-keeping including SOLAS communications
- The details of Distress, Urgency & Safety procedures and Radio Regulations
- Front line maintenance of GMDSS equipments, aerials and batteries.
The GMDSS course is run over two weeks (12 days tuition plus 5 days exams) during which practical hands-on experience together with intensive tutoring by experienced and friendly faculty will enable the student to approach the Govt. Exams with the required degree of confidence.
Exam Pattern
The GMDS Exam comprises of two parts
Part I
Written Examination
- Technical Theory, Radio Regulations and SOLAS
On successful completion of Part I the candidate is eligible to appear for Part II exams.
Part II
Log-Keeping, Practical, Orals
- Commercial Working (Log keeping)
- VHF Transceiver & MF/HF Transceiver
- Safety equipments ( VHF DSC, MF/HF DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART & GMDSS Survival Craft Walkie-talkies)
- Simulator Exercises (SAT-B, SAT-C, FLEET-77)
The Part II results are announced on the last day of the exam and Provisional Certificate is issued by Ministry of Communication on the same day.
The Simulator
IMC uses the MARCOM GMDSS Simulator, which is built in-house and is type-approved by DNV for conduct of the GMDSS course as per IMO Model course 1.25. The simulator at IMC consists of 24 own ship stations each consisting of the following modules :
- MF/HF with DSC - Sailor
- VHF with DSC - Sailor
- INMARSAT-C - Sailor with Capsat
- INMARSAT-B - Sailor
- Fleet 77 - Thrane & Thrane
- AIS - Nauticast
- Navtex Receiver - Samyung
- EPIRB - Jotron
- SART with RADAR - Jotron
- GMDSS Walkie-talkie - Sailor
- NBDP Telex
- Battery Charger Panel