Short Range Certificate Course

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System - The GMDSS is an important part of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) convention. It is an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships.

Global Positioning System - Utilizing a constellation of at least 24 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, the system enables a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, direction, and time. GPS receivers may be found also on ships, for example as a part of navigational equipment and in some models of EPIRBs. They are usualy connected to DSC radio communication equipment, for example VHF radio.

Gross Register Tonnage - Represents the total internal volume of a vessel, with some exemptions for non-productive spaces such as crew quarters. 1 GRT is equal to a volume of 100 cubic feet (2.83 m³).