GMDSS Radio Operator: required documents
Department: Radio Department · verified 22.07.2026 against editions in force
Required documents
- Seaman's Identity Document (SID)Basis: ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- International Passport
- Seaman's Book / Seaman's Record Book (SIRB/CDC)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I/9)Basis: STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
- GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) (STCW IV/2)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- GMDSS Endorsement (every 5 years)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI/6-1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
Additional documents
Not mandatory, but they widen the range of suitable vessels and vacancies.
- First-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (technical portion) (FREC)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Second-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (technical portion) (SREC)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- RADAR Navigation Training CertificateBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) Training CertificateBasis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW V/1-1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW V/1-2)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Basic Training for Ships Using Fuel with Low Flashpoint (STCW V/3)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Crowd Management Training (STCW V/2-1)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training (STCW V/2-2)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- Passenger Ship Safety Training (STCW V/2-3)Basis: STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
- GMDSS Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) (STCW IV/2)Basis: Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
Normative base
- ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents)
- STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9
- Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022)
- MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate)
- Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021)
- STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are required for the GMDSS Radio Operator position?
Seaman's Identity Document (SID); International Passport; Seaman's Book / Seaman's Record Book (SIRB/CDC); Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I/9); GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) (STCW IV/2); GMDSS Endorsement (every 5 years); Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI/6-1); Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1)
Which additional documents improve chances for the GMDSS Radio Operator position?
First-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (technical portion) (FREC); Second-Class Radio Electronic Certificate (technical portion) (SREC); RADAR Navigation Training Certificate; ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) Training Certificate; Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW V/1-1); Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (STCW V/1-2); Basic Training for Ships Using Fuel with Low Flashpoint (STCW V/3); Crowd Management Training (STCW V/2-1); Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training (STCW V/2-2); Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3)
Which normative documents is this list based on?
ILO Convention No. 185 (Seafarer identity documents); STCW Convention, Regulation I/9 and Section A-I/9; Russian Ministry of Health Order No. 714n (01.11.2022); MLC 2006, Standard A1.2 (medical certificate); Russian Ministry of Transport Order No. 378 (08.11.2021); STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila 2010)
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