General Operator Certificate (CGO)

Radio operator on board a vessel operated under the GMDSS in all ocean areas.

Minimum proficiency in the English language

Acquisition of skills necessary for the safe and efficient operation of ship stations and emergency radio equipment of lifeboats.

72 hours/ 10 days (2 weeks)

Minimum 6 / Maximum 8

Order of 15 July 1999 on the prerogatives and the conditions for the issue of titles necessary for the exercise of radiocommunication-related functions in the context of the global distress and safety system at sea

– Knowledge of basic features of Maritime Mobile Service and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (Inmarsat – Cospas Sarsat)
– Detailed and practical knowledge of the operation of the basic equipment of a ship station (VHF – MF – HF)
– General radiocommunication knowledge and operating procedures
– A week of theory
– One week of simulator practice

Le Havre, Marseille

Teachers of the ENSM

Yes
Three tests (written, oral, practical)

The certification/attestation rate for this internship is 100%.

The training certificates are dematerialized, and accessible directly on your sailor portal as soon as the successful follow-up of the training.
These certificates have a validity of 12 months, period allowing you, via the appropriate CERFA, to renew your certificates with Maritime Affairs.

When asked about their training at the ENSM, the trainees were satisfied at 82%

The certification/attestation rate for this internship is 100%

1 675€