Restricted Operator SMSSM — Online Registration

He Restricted Operator of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) It is the mandatory professional certificate to work as a skipper or crew member responsible for radio communications on ships sailing in zone A1 (VHF coverage with DSC calls). This license allows the operation of essential radio equipment for distress, emergency and safety communications, as well as coastal and maritime warning systems.

With this purchase you make the online registration to obtain the certificate of Restricted Operator SMSSM, securing your place in the next round. Our team will give you access to the training materials, coordinate your official internship, and support you throughout the entire process until you pass the exam and obtain your professional certification.

What's included in the purchase

The SMSSM Restricted Operator registration includes:

• Professional theoretical training, taught by certified instructors, focusing on:

  • VHF band maritime communications

  • Digital Selective Calling (DSC) system

  • Emergency, rescue and safety protocols

  • NAVTEX, EPIRB and SART systems

  • SAR procedures and emergency coordination

  • International regulations for the GMDSS

   

• Mandatory official training in a GMDSS simulator

  Realistic handling of equipment in emergency scenarios:

  • Issuance and reception of distress alarms

  • Communications with coastal stations

  • Security call management

  • Message exchange using DSC

  • Procedures in case of equipment failures

   

• Digital teaching materials with manuals, exercises, tests and exam simulations.

• Access to the online campus, with updated classes, documentation, and resources.

• Personalized tutoring to resolve technical doubts and prepare for the professional exam.

• Complete administrative management

  Advice on registering for the exam, review of requirements and processing of the certificate once passed.

It does not include official exam fees or STCW professional medical assessment.

Requirements and certification

To obtain the SMSSM Restricted Operator certificate, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be over 18 years old.

• Introduce Maritime medical examination valid (according to professional maritime training regulations).

• Overcoming the official theoretical-practical exam, which evaluates the use of the DSC system, distress communications, equipment handling and GMDSS protocols.

This professional certificate has international recognition in accordance with STCW Convention, which allows working on commercial vessels sailing in zone A1.

How the process works

1. Purchase the registration online from this page (secure payment).

2. Receive an email with the next steps, access to the campus and required documentation.

3. Perform the theoretical training, in person or online depending on the call for applications.

4. Complete the SMSSM simulator practice, required to be able to take the exam.

5. We help you manage your registration for the professional exam.

6. Once you have passed, submit the medical certificate and the required documentation.

7. We process the Issuance of the Restricted Operator Certificate SMSSM.

Important information

• The certificate enables the operation of GMDSS radio equipment in zone A1 (VHF-DSC coverage).

• It is mandatory to work in commercial vessels, passenger vessels, professional yachts and vessels subject to regulations in coastal area.

• It is a common requirement in positions such as professional skipper, crew member, deckhand or communications officer.

• The certificate has 5-year validity, and must be renewed through a refresher course.

• If you need to operate outside of zone A1 or on ships subject to international SOLAS regulations, you will need to obtain the certificate of General Operator SMSSM.

Useful links

You can find more details about the syllabus, regulations and professional requirements on our school's information page:

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