GMDSS - Softcover

Br?ut, Denise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713678569 ISBN 13: 9780713678567

Publisher: Adlard Coles, 2006

Synopsis

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or geographical position. Now updated for the third edition, this book explains the operation of the system as a whole and the procedures involved, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC), the Long Range Certificate (LRC), and the Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC).

About this title

About the Author

Denise Brehaut is an LRC, ROC and GOC instructor and examiner. She lectures at the Warsash Maritime Campus of Southampton Solent University.

Review

"What makes this book stand out from others on the same subject is the ease in which the author explains and describes the equipment and how to use it.... Thoroughly recommended."—Nautical Magazine "Essential... a handy reference book."—World Cruising Club "The book is written and presented with admirable clarity and simplicity, well supported with graphics and other illustrations."—Nautilus UK Telegraph "An excellent and very readable textbook."—Ausmarine    

About this edition

• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0713678569
• ISBN 13: 9780713678567
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 144