Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization :Mercantile Marine Department
Facility :Instructions & Guideline for GMDSS Endorsement

Home Page : http://www.mmd.gov.in/gmdss_guide.html
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Guideline For GMDSS Endorsement

** Application should be accompanied by the photocopies of the following certificates :
** GMDSS (GOC) Provisional Certificate OR GMDSS (GOC) Certificate.

Related : MMD Mercantile Marine Department Instructions & Guideline for DC Endorsement : www.statusin.in/2409.html

** Certificate of Competency OR College Attendance Certificate
** PSSR
** Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
** Advance Fire Fighting
** Medical First Aid
** C.D.C. OR Passport
** Medical Certificate

** 2 recent passport size color photographs
** Applicant should apply and collect certificate in person
** Medical certificate submitted, should be valid.
** Candidates have to produce all the above mentioned certificate in original at the time of collection of GMDSS Endorsement.

For renewal of GMDSS Endorsement :
** All the above mentioned certificates
** Approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held , for a period of at least one year in total during the preceding 5 years.

Record of Sea service :
** Record of Sea service required is to be filled starting from latest.
** For foreign flag vessels the sea service has to be duly verified by the local representative (in India) of the Owner/Manager on letterhead.

Other Information :
** Candidate should ensure that form is correctly filled up and all required documents are attached otherwise candidate will be declared ineligible for endorsement.
** Any person who makes any false representation or knowingly gives any false information is liable for punishment for cheating under section182 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.

For payment of Fees :
** Challan form to be collected along with application form and requisite amount to be deposited in bank.

Fees payable as follows :
GMDSS Endorsement as per 1995 convention Rs. 1000/-

FAQ On GMDSS Certificate

1. My GMDSS certificate is valid. Can you briefly explain the requirements for obtaining the ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator’ from MMD?
You need to have the following :
a) Valid GMDSS COP issued by the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications. (Provisional certificate can also be accepted in case of newly certified officers.)
b) Copy of valid medical fitness certificate

c) Evidence of Minimum one year of sea service in the preceding five years performing Radio Communication duties. In absence of sea service, evidence of equivalent service ashore performing Radio Communication duties can also be accepted.

Alternatively, If you do not have the required sea service or equivalent service ashore in the last five years then you need to complete the GMDSS course again and submit the course completion certificate for obtaining or renewing your ‘COC as GMDSS Radio Operator.’

2. How many days will it take to obtain my COC as GMDSS Radio Operator?
If you have submitted your application with all the necessary documents to the MMD Mumbai, then the certificate will be issued within a maximum of two working days.

3. I need to revalidate my Master’s COC. For that I need to get my GMDSS COC also. Is it possible for me to apply both at the same time to avoid multiple visits to the MMD Mumbai?
Yes. If you have already complied with all the other requirements such as RUT course, refresher courses, ECDIS course, SSO/STSDSD course, etc., then you can submit the application for revalidation and application for GMDSS COC simultaneously at MMD Mumbai. You will get both the revalidated COC and Indian GMDSS COC within two working days together.

Features of MMD GMDSS Endorsement

Here are some of the features of the MMD GMDSS Endorsement:
** It is a requirement for all deck officers and radio officers who work on ships that are equipped with GMDSS equipment.
** It is valid for five years.
** It can be renewed by completing a refresher course and passing an examination.
** It allows a seafarer to work on foreign-flagged ships.