GMDSS ROC
STCW A-IV/2
Course Dates
GROC20260316: 16-17-18-19 March 2026, exam on 24 March 2026
GROC20260406: 6-7-8-9 April 2026, exam on 14 April 2026
GROC20260601: 1-2-3-4 June 2026, exam on 9 June 2026
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The GMDSS ROC (Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate) course has been designed to meet the
requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-IV/2 for Sea Area 1 Only. Taking
the IMO Model Course 1.26 as a guideline.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course and pass the BIPT examination should be able to
efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications
during distress incidents.
Course Content
- Sea areas, definition and equipment;
- GMDSS equipment;
- Radio traffic;
- IMO GMDSS Master plan;
- Propagation;
- VHF Channeling;
Duration
2 days of theory + 1,5 days of simulator training + 1 day exam (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
E- learning option: 3 months access to our E-learning platform + 1,5 days simulator training + 1 day exam
Price
2 days of theory + 1,5 days of simulator training + 1 day exam: 795 EUR
(including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
E-learning option + 1,5 days simulator training + 1 day exam: 780 EUR
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.amacademy.be