MT 4122 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System II

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

Students will be taught to operate the radio communications required on board GMDSS-compliant vessels. Students will become profi cient with GMDSS equipment and procedural operation along with developing a knowledge of radio wave propagation. The GMDSS I and GMDSS II courses contain all of the elements contained in the GMDSS model course developed in the United States. This course satisfi es the requirements necessary to earn the STCW-95 endorsement as a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Operator. Prerequisite: MT-3221 STCW: Knowledge and Practical

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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