Minimum requirement for the certification of Global Maritime Distress and safety System radio personnel
1.Every person in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in addition to he provisions of Merchant Shipping (Distress and safety Radio Communication) Rules 1995 shall
- be not less than 18 years of age on the last date prescribed for receipt of application
- attend an approved Global Maritime Distress and safety System General Operators Course and meet the standard of competence as specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code and
- on completion of the approved Maritime Distress and Safety System General Operator's Course and demonstration of competence to perform the task, duties and responsibilities as set out in Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code issued with an appropriate certificate and necessary endorsement shall be made on the same as required by the STCW Convention.