CEPT LONG RANGE RADIOTELEPHONE CERTIFICATE
Examination Syllabus for the CEPT LRC for vessels not subject to Compulsory Fit under the SOLAS Convention.
The examination should consist of theoretical and practical tests and should include at least:
A. General knowledge of radiocommunications in the maritime mobile service
- The general principles and basic features of the maritime mobile service
B. Detailed practical knowledge and ability to use radio equipment
- The VHF radio installation. Use VHF equipment in practice
- The MF/HF radio installation. Use MF/HF equipment in practice
- Purpose and use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) facilities
C. Operational procedures of the GMDSS and detailed practical operation of GMDSS subsystems and equipment appropriate to Non-SOLAS vessels
- Basic introduction to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) procedures
- Distress, urgency and safety communication procedures in the GMDSS
- Protection of distress frequencies
- Maritime Safety Information (MSI) systems in the GMDSS
- Alerting and Locating Signals in the GMDSS
D. Miscellaneous skills and operational procedures for radiotelephone communications:
- Ability to exchange communications relevant to the safety of life at sea
- Regulations, obligatory procedures and practices
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of radiotelephone procedures