GMDSS GOC Flashcards (OOW Yachts <3000GT)

Master GMDSS for Your GOC Exam with NautiNote

A focused set of 100 flashcards for seafarers preparing for the GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC) and Officer of the Watch (Yachts <3000 GT) candidates. This deck covers radio procedures and equipment from sea areas and distress alerting through to NAVTEX, EPIRBs, SARTs and false alert handling.

Perfect for on-the-go revision, these cards turn procedures and frequencies into short, exam-ready prompts, whether you’re on watch, in the crew mess, or preparing for your practical assessment.

What’s Inside:

• 100 exam-style questions and answers
• Covers GMDSS purpose, functional requirements and sea areas A1 to A4
• Distress, urgency and safety procedures, including MAYDAY and MAYDAY RELAY
• DSC, VHF, MF/HF and satellite communications, enhanced group calling and NAVTEX
• EPIRBs, SARTs and AIS-SARTs: activation, registration and routine checks
• Radio logs, watchkeeping, reserve power, batteries and MMSI programming
• SAR coordination, medical advice, false alerts and ship security alerts
• Examiner-style scenario questions, including sending a MAYDAY step by step
• Durable, pocket-sized cards built for daily use onboard or during quick revision sessions

Why It Works:

• Reinforces knowledge through active recall
• Designed by seafarers, for seafarers
• Based on current study material, past exams, and practical assessment patterns
• Ideal for self-study, exam prep, or last-minute revision

Note: This deck is part of the NautiNote OOW (Yachts) series. For wider coverage, pair it with GSK, COLREGS, Nav, Radar & ARPA, ECDIS and PSCRB.

Disclaimer: NautiNote is an independent study resource. Our flashcards are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for official materials from the MCA, SQA, or any other examining body. Content is original and written in exam-style format to help students prepare.