Module 3 · 17 units · 8 h
- 1Your first VHF call: channels, phonetic alphabet and MaydayLearn · Coming soonInshore skipper25 min
- 2Radio simulator: first practiceSimulator · VHF, DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRBInshore skipper20 min
- 3GMDSS basics, frequencies and sea areasLearn · Lessons 1–2Coastal skipper40 min
- 4VHF DSC: distress alerts and routine callsLearn · Lesson 3Coastal skipper20 min
- 5NAVTEX and the 406 MHz EPIRBLearn · Lessons 7–8Coastal skipper40 min
- 6SART, portable VHF, GNSS, antennas and batteriesLearn · Lessons 9–10Coastal skipper40 min
- 7Distress, urgency and safety calls: Mayday, Pan-Pan and SécuritéLearn · Lesson 11Coastal skipper25 min
- 8Quiz: short-range radio (SRC)Practise · Coming soonCoastal skipper15 min
- 9Key terms: GMDSSPractise · 10 terms · flip and matchCoastal skipper10 min
- 10VHF radio practical examCheck · Practical certificateCoastal skipperPass30 min
- 11Signal flags and the phonetic alphabetLearn · 26 flagsCoastal skipper25 min
- 12Game: signal flagsGame · Name the flag against the clockCoastal skipper8 min
- 13Signal flags certificate examCheck · Certificate · 80 % to passCoastal skipperPass30 min
- 14MF/HF DSC and long-range radioLearn · Lesson 4Offshore skipper40 min
- 15Ocean passages: satellite communications and safety informationLearn · Coming soonOcean skipper25 min
- 16Long-range radio checkCheck · Coming soonOcean skipper20 min
- 17The restricted operator (ROC): the GMDSS in sea area A1Learn · Coming soonOfficer: near-coastal25 min
- 18Satellite GMDSS: the recognized services (Inmarsat C, Inmarsat Fleet Safety, Iridium) and legacy radiotelexLearn · Lessons 5–6Officer of the watch40 min
- 19Radio English for distress and safety traffic (GOC)Learn · Lesson 12Officer of the watch40 min
- 20Radio log, documents and integrated drillsLearn · Lessons 13–14Officer of the watch40 min
- 21Quiz: GMDSSPractise · Quiz · 80 % to passOfficer of the watch12 min
- 22GMDSS certificate examCheck · Certificate · 80 % to passOfficer of the watchPass40 min
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