Section I − General provisions
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-03)
§ 1 1) The service of every ship radiotelephone station, ship earth station and ship station using the frequencies and techniques for GMDSS, as prescribed in Chapter VII, shall be controlled by an operator holding a certificate issued or recognized by the government to which the station is subject. Provided the station is so controlled, other persons besides the holder of the certificate may use the equipment. (WRC-07)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-03)
2) Nevertheless, in the service of radiotelephone stations operating solely on frequencies above 30 MHz, each government shall decide for itself whether a certificate is necessary and, if so, shall define the conditions for obtaining it.
3) The provisions of No. 47.4 shall not, however, apply to any ship station working on frequencies assigned for international use.
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-07)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-07)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-07)
§ 3 1) Each administration shall take the necessary steps to prevent, to the maximum extent possible, the fraudulent use of certificates. For this purpose, such certificates shall bear the holder’s signature and shall be authenticated by the issuing administration. Administrations may employ, if they wish, other means of identification such as photographs, fingerprints, etc.
2) In the maritime mobile service the certificates issued after 1 January 1978 shall bear the photograph of the holder and the holder’s date of birth.
3) To facilitate verification of certificates, these may carry, if necessary, in addition to the text in the national language, a translation of this text in a working language of the Union.
4) In the maritime mobile service all certificates not in one of the working languages of the Union and issued after 1 January 1978 shall carry at least the following information in one of these working languages:
a) the name and date of birth of the holder;
b) the title of the certificate and its date of issue;
c) if applicable, the number and period of validity of the certificate;
d) the issuing administration.
§ 4 Each administration shall take the necessary steps to place operators under the obligation to preserve the secrecy of correspondence as provided for in No. 18.4.
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-12)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-12)
Section II − Categories of operator’s certificates
A − GMDSS (SOLAS Convention) certificates (WRC-12)
§ 6 1) There are four categories of certificates, shown in descending order of requirements, for personnel of ship stations and ship earth stations using the frequencies and techniques prescribed in Chapter VII. An operator meeting the requirements of a certificate automatically meets all of the requirements of lower order certificates. (WRC-12)
a) First-class radio electronic certificate.
b) Second-class radio electronic certificate.
c) General operator’s certificate.
d) Restricted operator’s certificate.
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-12)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-12)
B − GMDSS (non-SOLAS Convention) certificates (WRC-12)
There are two categories of certificates, shown in descending order of requirements. An operator meeting the requirements of a certificate automatically meets all of the requirements of the lower order certificate. (WRC-12)
a) Long-range certificate (WRC-12)
b) Short-range certificate (WRC-12)
C – Other maritime radio operator certificates (WRC-12)
§ 8 The following maritime radio operator’s certificates are still valid: (WRC-12)
a) Radiocommunication operator’s general certificate. (WRC-12)
b) First-class radio telegraph operator’s certificate. (WRC-12)
c) Second-class radio telegraph operator’s certificate. (WRC-12)
d) Radiotelegraph operator’s special certificate. (WRC-12)
e) Radiotelephone operator’s general certificate. (WRC-12)
f) Restricted radiotelephone operator’s certificate. (WRC-12)
Section III − Conditions for the issuing of certificates
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-07)
Suppressed by the conference; the number is retained. (WRC-07)
Requirements for radio electronic and operator’s certificates
| The relevant certificate is issued to a candidate who has given proof of the technical and professional knowledge and qualifications enumerated below, as indicated by an asterisk in the appropriate box | 1st-class radio electronic certificate | 2nd-class radio electronic certificate | General operator’s certificate | Restricted operator’s certificate |
| Knowledge of the principles of electricity and the theory of radio and of electronics sufficient to meet the requirements specified below: | * | * | ||
| Theoretical knowledge of GMDSS radiocommunication equipment, including narrow-band direct-printing telegraph and radiotelephone transmitters and receivers, digital selective-calling equipment, ship earth stations, satellite emergency position-indicating radiobeacons, marine antenna systems, radio equipment for survival craft together with all auxiliary items, including power supplies, as well as general knowledge of the principles of other equipment generally used for radionavigation, with particular reference to maintaining equipment in service. | * | |||
| General theoretical knowledge of GMDSS radiocommunication equipment, including narrow-band direct-printing telegraph and radiotelephone transmitters and receivers, digital selective-calling equipment, ship earth stations (including telegraphy), satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons, marine antenna systems, radio equipment for survival craft together with all auxiliary items, including power supplies, as well as general knowledge of the principles of other equipment generally used for radionavigation, with particular reference to maintaining equipment in service. | * | |||
| Practical knowledge of the operation and knowledge of the preventive maintenance of the equipment indicated above. | * | * | ||
| Practical knowledge necessary for the location and repair (using appropriate testing equipment and tools) of faults in the equipment mentioned above which may occur during a voyage. | * | |||
| Practical knowledge necessary for effecting repairs in the case of faults in the equipment indicated above, using the means available on board and, if necessary, replacing modular units. | * |
| The relevant certificate is issued to a candidate who has given proof of the technical and professional knowledge and qualifications enumerated below, as indicated by an asterisk in the appropriate box | 1st-class radio electronic certificate | 2nd-class radio electronic certificate | General operator’s certificate | Restricted operator’s certificate |
| Detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all the GMDSS sub-systems and equipment. | * | * | * | |
| Practical knowledge of the operation of all the GMDSS sub-systems and equipment which is required while the ship is within the range of VHF coast stations (see NOTE 1). | * | |||
| Ability to send and to receive correctly by radiotelephony and telegraphy to and from ship earth stations. | * | * | * | |
| Ability to send and to receive correctly by radiotelephony. | * | * | * | * |
| Detailed knowledge of the regulations applying to radiocommunications, knowledge of the documents relating to charges for radiocommuni-cations and knowledge of those provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended which relate to radio. | * | * | * | |
| Knowledge of the regulations applying to radiotelephone communications and specifically of that part of those regulations relating to the safety of life. | * | |||
| Sufficient knowledge of one of the working languages of the Union. Candidates should be able to express themselves satisfactorily in that language, both orally and in writing. | * | * | * | |
| An elementary knowledge of one of the working languages of the Union. Candidates should be able to express themselves satisfactorily in that language, both orally and in writing. Administrations may waive the above language requirements for holders of a restricted operator’s certificate when the ship station is confined to a limited area specified by the administration concerned. In such cases the certificate shall be suitably endorsed. | * | |||
| NOTE 1 − A restricted operator’s certificate covers only the operation of GMDSS equipment required for GMDSS sea areas A1, and does not cover the operation of GMDSS A2/A3/A4 equipment fitted on a ship over and above the basic A1 requirements, even if the ship is in a sea area A1. GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 are identified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. NOTE 2 − (SUP - WRC-12) | NOTE 1 − A restricted operator’s certificate covers only the operation of GMDSS equipment required for GMDSS sea areas A1, and does not cover the operation of GMDSS A2/A3/A4 equipment fitted on a ship over and above the basic A1 requirements, even if the ship is in a sea area A1. GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 are identified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. NOTE 2 − (SUP - WRC-12) | NOTE 1 − A restricted operator’s certificate covers only the operation of GMDSS equipment required for GMDSS sea areas A1, and does not cover the operation of GMDSS A2/A3/A4 equipment fitted on a ship over and above the basic A1 requirements, even if the ship is in a sea area A1. GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 are identified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. NOTE 2 − (SUP - WRC-12) | NOTE 1 − A restricted operator’s certificate covers only the operation of GMDSS equipment required for GMDSS sea areas A1, and does not cover the operation of GMDSS A2/A3/A4 equipment fitted on a ship over and above the basic A1 requirements, even if the ship is in a sea area A1. GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 are identified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. NOTE 2 − (SUP - WRC-12) | NOTE 1 − A restricted operator’s certificate covers only the operation of GMDSS equipment required for GMDSS sea areas A1, and does not cover the operation of GMDSS A2/A3/A4 equipment fitted on a ship over and above the basic A1 requirements, even if the ship is in a sea area A1. GMDSS sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 are identified in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. NOTE 2 − (SUP - WRC-12) |