Briarwood College Applied Technology Division

Federal Communications Commission Global Maritime Distress & Safety System Radio Maintainer Certificate

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Maintainer program contains elements 1, 3 and 9. Elements 1 and 3 comprise the Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (FCC GROL) program. Element 9 Module provides in-depth knowledge about GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures to include requirements set forth in IMO assembly on Training for Radio Personnel (GMDSS).