GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

£1,575 GBP

Course Type:

Master (Workboats Less Than 500GT) CoC

Training School:

UKSA

Location:

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Duration:

8 days

Language:

English

The GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) is the highest level in radio communication. It is required for any personnel who have radio communication duties onboard vessels fitted with GMDSS equipment. The course provides a mixture of theory and practical application as part of the GMDSS examinations.

The course covers three main areas:

• General knowledge of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and practical radio operations
• Regulations and procedures for situations such as emergencies and distress
• Practice and understanding of radiotelephone communications and equipment

Accommodation:
Food and accommodation are available onsite at UKSA. The residential price for this course is £1,805.

Pre-requisite experience:
Fluent in English and knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.

Duration:
8 days

Examination and assessment:
The course includes written tests and a final individual practical examination with an independent examiner.

Prices:

Price until January 2026 - Non-residential £1,420 / Residential £1,805.

Price from February 2026 - Non-residential £1,575 / Residential £1,960.

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