Nov 03, 2024  
CSU Maritime Academy 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
CSU Maritime Academy 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

DL 240 - Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)


Class Hours: 2, Units: 2
STCW Requirement: ♦
Prerequisite(s): MTH 100 , PHY 100 , PHY 100L  
Co-requisite(s): DL 240L  
A comprehensive STCW compliant course designed to explore various aspects of how to use a marine VHF radio, the Maritime Mobile Service and the Maritime Mobile Satellite Service. Students will demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of equipment compliance, electronic communications systems, calling procedures, distress alerting techniques, and marine safety information. Course leads to FCC licensing for Marine Radio Operator Permit (Element 1) and GMDSS Operator’s License (Element 7). Student must also be enrolled in DL 240L .
MT | Note: Additional fee required