The requirements of the Philippines Government and the Saudi Arabian Government for the required qualifications and number of radio personnel on board their flag GMDSS ships are given in NK Technical Information No.169 of 20 October 1995.
These Governments have notified the Society of their revised requirements in this respect which are reproduced below for your information/necessary arrangements.


Required Radio Personnel on Board Philippine Flag GMDSS Ships

For ships with shore-based maintenance engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1.
- Two deck officers holding GOCs who should not be the Master of the ship, or
one exclusive radio officer holding both GOC and REC.

For ships with at-sea maintenance capability engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1.
- Two deck officers holding GOCs who should not be the Master of the ship, and
one non-exclusive radio officer holding both GOC and REC.


Required Radio Personnel on Board Saudi Arabian Flag GMDSS Ships

For ships with shore-based maintenance engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1.
- Two GOC holders.

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