General Operator SMSSM — Online Registration

He General Operator of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) It is the most comprehensive professional certificate in maritime radiocommunications. This qualification allows the operation of all GMDSS radioelectronic equipment in zones A1, A2, A3 and A4, providing access to professional positions in the merchant marine as well as on passenger ships, large yachts, offshore vessels or any vessel subject to SOLAS regulations.

With this purchase you make the online registration to obtain the certificate of General Operator SMSSM. Our team will manage your registration, give you access to training materials, coordinate your practice sessions in an approved simulator, and support you until you pass the exam and process your professional certificate.

What's included in the purchase

By acquiring this registration you obtain everything necessary to complete the official training:

• Official theory classes, taught by certified instructors, where you will learn:

   

  • Maritime rescue and safety systems

  • VHF, MF, HF and Satellite Communications

  • Use of the INMARSAT system

  • EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

  • Emergency, urgency and safety procedures

  • International Radio Regulations

   

• Approved training in SMSSM simulator

  You will perform mandatory practices in a certified professional simulator where real-life situations are handled:

  • Distress calls

  • Emergency management

  • Bridge communications

  • SAR alert and coordination systems

  • Satellite communications and complete GMDSS networks

   

• Complete teaching materials

  Access to manuals, question banks, exercises and real simulations of the official exam.

• Tutoring and personalized support

  To resolve technical doubts, plan your study and properly prepare for the theoretical-practical test.

• Administrative management

  Advice on exam registration, review of requirements, and processing of the professional certificate once approved.

Professional exam fees and official medical recognition are not included.

Requirements and certification

To access the General Operator SMSSM course you must meet the following requirements:

• Be over 18 years old

• To have the Official medical examination for maritime personnel (according to STCW regulations)

• Count on valid documentation for the processing of the professional certificate

• No prior experience required In radiocommunications, although it is advisable to have basic knowledge or possess a Restricted Operator certificate

The certificate is issued after pass the theoretical-practical exam, which includes:

• Test in simulator

• Resolution of emergency procedures

• Technical questions about GMDSS systems

The qualification is internationally valid in accordance with the standards of STCW Convention.

How the process works

1. Purchase the registration online from this page.

2. You will receive an email with instructions, access details, and necessary documentation.

3. Perform the theoretical training during the scheduled sessions.

4. Complete the Practical training in an approved SMSSM simulator.

5. We help you enroll in professional exam corresponding.

6. Once you have passed, you provide the medical certificate and the final documentation.

7. We manage the Issuance of the General Operator Certificate SMSSM.

Important information

• STCW Professional Certification valid for working internationally.

• Enables operation of all GMDSS radio equipment: VHF, MF, HF, INMARSAT, GMDSS, AIS, NAVTEX, EPIRB, etc.

• Mandatory for boarding merchant ships, large yachts, passenger vessels and any vessel subject to SOLAS.

• The certificate is valid for 5 years, and must be renewed with a refresher course.

• The price does not include a professional medical examination.

Useful links

You can find more details about the certificate, internships, STCW regulations and career opportunities on the main information page:

Complete information on the General Operator SMSSM