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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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13 Jun 2019 / Singapore
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Shipping Circular to Ship Owners No. 7 of 2019, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) has issued a circular on the requirements for the revalidation of GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC) and Restricted Operator Certificates (ROC).
According to the circular, the certificates of competency for ship station operators issued by the IMDA are in accordance with the requirements of Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers ("STCW Convention") of the International Maritime Organisation ("IMO"). The holder of a certificate of competency for ship station operators who is serving on board ship at sea or intending to serve on board ship after a period ashore shall, in order to continue to qualify for sea service as a radio operator, have his certificate of competency revalidated by IMDA.
Under the Telecommunications (Certificates of Competency for Ship Station Operators) Regulations, a certificate holder shall revalidate his GOC or ROC at intervals not exceeding 5 years from the date of issue or revalidation.
With effect from 01 August 2019, the following procedures will be adopted for the revalidation of GOC or ROC:
Scenario 1
Revalidation of GOC or ROC within 12 months before its expiry date:
Scenario 2
Revalidation of GOC or ROC within 12 months before its expiry date:
Ship owners are advised to disseminate the above information to personnel involved in operating the ship radio station for compliance.
Please note that a valid GOC or ROC is required for the issuance and revalidation of Deck Officer’s Certificate of Competency.
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