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Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Restricted Operators Certificate

Next cohort 16 Jun 2026
Duration 5 Days
Fee Free for eligible crew
Location NFCI Castletownbere & Greencastle
Certification STCW
Seats
10 of 12
Awarding body Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of Transport

Entry requirements

STCW Basic Safety certification. Good English language proficiency.

About this programme

Duration 5 Days (full time) Certification STCW – GMDSS Restricted Operators Certificate This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).

Fees €250

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Programme overview Programme overview

Classroom theory in introduction of the Radio Regulations, Safety of Life at Sea, Procedures, Equipment Carried, Documents Carried.

About this course

Programme Information

Who is the Programme for

Persons working in the seafood industry or public service.

Next Programme Dates

To be scheduled.

Locations

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s).

Duration

This course is delivered over 5 days (full time)

Training Methodology

Practical Exercise on Very High Frequency (VHF), DSC, Navigation Telex (NAVTEX), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Stations (EPIRBS) and Search and Rescue Transponder (SARTs), batteries, Aerials, logsheets.

Certification

STCW – Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) Restricted Operators Certificate issued by BIM on behalf of Department of Transport

Entry Requirements

Working in the Seafood Industry or Public Service.

Progression & Employment Opportunities

This programme will enable persons to meet the requirements of the training and certification for STCW – GMDSS ROC Radio

This certificate will enable the learner to sail as radio operators worldwide in Sea Area A1.

Assessment

Written and practical exam.

Fees

€250
This course is eligible for grant aid.
€250

 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal

Mobile Coastal Training Units

CTUs

RadioAquacultureFisheriesSeafood ProcessingSTCW

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