GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
- The general principles and basic features
- System overview of the GMDSS structure
- Search and Rescue
- Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT
- VHF Radio Installation
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- Antennas, interfacing and power sources
PROCEDURES AND PRACTICAL OPERATION OF SUBSYSTEMS
- DSC distress, urgency and safety communication procedures
- Protection of distress frequencies
- Alerting, Communication and Locating Signals
RADIOTELEPHONY PROCEDURES
- Ability to exchange communications relevant to the safety of life at sea
- Practical & Theoretical knowledge of radiotelephony procedures
REGULATIONS FOR VHF COMMUNICATIONS
- Regulations, obligatory procedures and practices