STCW Code Table A-IV/2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for GMDSS radio operators
Source: IMO
Function:
Column 1
Radiocommunications at the operational level
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Methods for
demonstrating
Criteria for
evaluating competence
competence
Transmit and In addition to the
Examination and
assessment of evidence
Transmission and reception of
communications comply with
international regulations and
procedures and are carried out
efficiently and effectively
receive
requirements of the Radio
information
using GMDSS
Regulations, a knowledge of: obtained from practical
demonstration of
subsystems and .1 search and rescue
operational procedures,
using:
equipment and
fulfilling the
functional
radiocommunications,
including procedures in
the International
English language messages
.1 approved equipment relevant to the safety of the
ship, security and persons on
.2 GMDSS
communication
requirements
of GMDSS
Aeronautical and
Maritime Search and
Rescue (IAMSAR)
Manual
board and protection of the
marine environment are
correctly handled
simulator, where
*
appropriate
.2 the means to prevent the
transmission of false
.3 radiocommunication
laboratory equipment
distress alerts and the
procedures to mitigate
the effects of such alerts
.3 ship reporting systems
.4 radio medical services
.5 use of the International
Code of Signals and the
IMO Standard Marine
Communication Phrases
.6 the English language,
both written and spoken,
for the communication of
information relevant to
safety of life at sea
Note: This requirement may
be reduced in the case of the
Restricted Radio Operator’s
Certificate
See paragraph 72 of section B-I/12 of this Code.
