Course highlights
The GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) is the highest level GMDSS radio operator qualification and is suitable for professional mariners including Merchant Navy deck officers, RNZN officers, offshore radio operators serving on mobile platforms, and commercial yachtmasters.
Holders of the GMDSS GOC are certified to operate all licenced marine radio equipment, including radiotelephony, digital selective calling, radio telex, and satellite mobile earth stations.
The certificate can be STCW endorsed and permits the holder to operate the radio installation on GMDSS compliant/compulsorily equipped vessels operating in any of the GMDSS sea areas (A1-A4).
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday 30 June 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Monday 24 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025
A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 21 students are required to run this course.
Duration
Five days^
^If class numbers are high this course may run over six days.
Time
8am - 4pm (2pm finish Friday)
Study location(s)
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
$1,282 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$1,282 (approx.)
Course code
941.509
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
Refresher GMDSS Radio Operator/MGOC prerequisites:
Students must have done the full GMDSS Course and supply a copy of the certificate with enrolment form.
Course structure
On completion of the GMDSS course you will be issued with the following:
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) training course completion letter from NZ Maritime School
- Maritime General Operator’s Certificate (MGOC) as a radio operator issued by Radio Spectrum in PDF format
GMDSS certificate of competency – Apply to MNZ; Fees Apply; Please visit their website for requirements.
