Maritime Radio Course

Course Description: Learn the phonetic alphabet, as well as correct radiotelephone operating procedures. This manual will enable you to pass the Industry Canada Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate Exam, which will be given at the conclusion of the teaching session.

Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for a “Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime)” ROC (M), with DSC endorsement

VHF Course:

Abbotsford -

Chilliwack -

Time - . For information contact Bryan Stolee at 604-858-4848 or email him at bjstolee@dowco.com

PRE-REGISTER to ensure that your space in the course is guaranteed

This course consists of two modules:

Module 1

Maritime Mobile Service
- Regulations
Procedures
- Use of Marine Radio
- Radio Operation, Word Spelling (Phonetic Alphabet), etc.
- Procedural Words and Phrases
- Time
- Calling Procedure
- Simplex and Duplex Operation
- Choice of Frequencies
- Control of Communication
- Priorities
Distress Communications
- Priority
- Frequencies to be used
- Distress Signal
- Distress Call
- Distress Message - examples
- Acknowledging and Relaying a Distress Message
- Control of Distress Traffic
- Imposition of Silence
- Cancellation of Distress
Urgency Communications
- Priority
- Frequencies to be Used
- Urgency Signal
- Urgency Message
- Cancellation of Urgency
Safety Communications
- Priority
- Safety Signal
- Procedures
Distress Simulations
- Distress Call and Message
  - Acknowledgement of Mayday by CG Radio
  - Distress Relay
  - Acknowledgement/Assist by other station
  - Distress Traffic
  - Impose Silence by Controlling Station
  - Impose Silence by Another Station
  - Distress Traffic on Scene
  - Cancellation of Distress by Controlling Station
- Homework Study
  - Distress Call and Message from a Ship
  - Acknowledgement by Another Ship
  - Distress Traffic
  - Imposition of Silence
  - Cancellation of Distress
  - Distress Call and Message
  - Relay by Another Vessel
Additional Information
- Alarm Signals
  - Radiotelephone Alarm Signal
  - Navigational Warning Signal
  - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
  - Emergency Position Indicating Buoy (EPIB)
- General Electronic Information
- Alternative Radio Services

Module 2: Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Traditional System
- Regulations
- Procedures
- Shortcomings
Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- System Overview
- GMDSS Basic Concept
GMDSS Regulations and Application
- Equipment Requirements
- Sea Areas
- Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Radios
- GMDSS Primary Component
- Classes of DSC Radios
- DSC Functions
- DSC Procedures
Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs)
- EPIRBs
- COSPAS-SARSAT Satellite System
Other GMDSS Equipment
- MF DSC Radios
- Portable VHF Radios
- NAVTEX Receivers
- Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs)
DSC Practical Exercises