This training program, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia from February 27th to 29th, 2024, is designed to equip regulator with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate at sea.
This training program will equip participants with the latest knowledge and best practices in maritime communication services.The program covers crucial aspects of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and related regulations.
Join us for a three-day meeting dedicated to strengthening maritime communication services and enhancing safety at sea.
Day 1 (27.2) : Morning Focus - Maritime Regulations and Systems
9:00-9:30: Registration
9:30-10:00: Opening session
10:00-10:30: ITU Maritime Publications and Maritime Radiocommunication Service (MARS) - B. BA
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break
11:00-11:30: Updates to the Ship Stations List (List V) - G. MEDICI
11:30-12:00: Updates to the Coast Stations List (List IV) - G. MEDICI
12:00-12:30: Overview of the 1974 SOLAS Convention - C.O. ISTANBULLU
12:30-14:30: Lunch Break
Day 1: Afternoon Focus - Communication Technologies and Procedures
14:30-15:00: Communication Systems and Equipment of the GMDSS - J. OMONDI
15:00-15:30: Ship Safety Radio Certification - T. BEISSER
15:30-16:00: Coffee Break
16:00-16:30: Training and Certification of Seafarers - C. O. ISTANBULLU
16:30-17:00: Other Updates to MARS and Maritime Outcomes from WRC-23 - G. MEDICI
Day 2 (28.2): Morning Focus - Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations
9:30-10:00: Ships Operational Procedures for the GMDSS - T. BEISSER
10:00-10:30: International Obligations for Implementing SAR Services - J. OMONDI
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break
11:00-11:30: Designation of SAR Regions and Coordination - T. BEISSER
11:30-12:00: Description of Rescue Coordination Centres (RCCs) - J. OMONDI
12:00-12:30: Developing a National SAR Plan - J. OMONDI
12:30-14:30: Lunch Break
Day 2: Afternoon Focus - SAR Resources and Information Sharing
14:30-15:00: Radio Equipment of MRCCs - J. OMONDI
15:00-15:30: International SAR Cooperation and Resource Sharing - T. BEISSER
15:30-16:00: Coffee Break
16:00-16:30: Maritime Safety Information and SAR-related Information - J. OMONDI
16:30-17:00: IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) platform - C. O. ISTANBULLU
Day 3 (28.2): Morning Focus - Additional Communication Systems and Technologies
9:30-10:00: Non-GMDSS Communication Systems (AIS, SSAS, LRIT) - T. BEISSER
10:00-10:30: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) - C. O. ISTANBULLU
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break
11:00-11:30: Use of Mobile Phones in Coastal SAR - T. BEISSER
Day 3: Closing
11:30-12:00: Q&A and Open Discussion - All Speakers
12:00-14:30: Closing Remarks
14:30- 17.30 : visit of the ship "TANIT- with its global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) in the port of "la goulette".$
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Use of mobile phones in Coastal Emergencies EN
Ships safety radio certification EN
Ships operational procedures for the GMDSS
Non-GMDSS communication systems (AIS, SSAS, LRIT)
International obligations for implementing SAR services
Designation of SAR regions and coordination with neighbouring countries EN
Description of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) EN
Development of a SAR National Plan EN
Examples of international SAR cooperation EN
Communication Systems and Equipment of the GMDSS EN
Maritime Publications and MARS
Notifications for updating MARS Ship
Notifications for updating MARS Coast
A joint initiative of the AU, EU and ITU
