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Certificate of Proficiency: Examinations List of Contents
Certificate of Proficiency: Examinations List of Contents
EXAMINATIONS
LIST OF CONTENTS
Application Forms :
1) C.O.P.-1 (COP Application Form for Admission to Examination for a Certificate
of Proficiency in Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical).
2) AF-1 (COP Application Form for permission to operate a Radio Telephone
Station on-board India Aircraft against Foreign FRTOL).
3) C.O.P.-2 (COP Application Form for Admission to GMDSS Maritime Examination)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FORM OF APPLICATION
For
ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN
RADIO-TELEPHONY RESTRICTED (AERONAUTICAL)
The form when completed should be sent to: (For use by the Office)
The Assistant Wireless Advisor to the Roll No.
Govt. of India,
WPC Regional Licencing Office,
(Respective RLO as mentioned in the examination To be filled in by the applicant
schedule.)
Name & Postal address of applicant.
(Tel. no. & E-Mail address, if any)
...………………………………………
…………………………………………
…………………………………………
…………………………………………
(a) Centre* (b) Class of Examination & Part. (Tick whichever applicable)
RTR (Aero) Full: ٱ RTR (Aero) Pt.I: ٱ
Note:-Pt. I - Renewal by Test (copy of Indian Licence/ Foreign
Licence and Indian Permit to be submitted along with application.
Original Licence should be produced during examination for
verification)
(c) Month of examination:
(e) State, if appearing in any other class of COP Examination. (Tick appropriate box)
No. ٱ Yes. ٱ Specify class if yes:-
______________________________________________________________________________
• *Name of the centre, duly notified.
• @The Bank Draft should be obtained from any branch of the STATE BANK OF INDIA and
drawn in favor of PAO (HQ), DOT, NEW DELHI payable at STATE BANK OF INDIA,
NEW DELHI, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Service Branch (Code 7687). In case of payment
from Delhi, Banker’s cheque from State Bank of India is also acceptable.
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5. Description of Applicant:
(a) Height Metres Centimeters
(b) Colour of eyes
(c) Colour of hair
(d) Complexion
(e) Mark of Identification
DECLARATION
1. I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is false
therein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case any
information given by me herein before is found false at later date, the certificate and licence to
operate, if granted will be cancelled.
2. I further solemnly give an undertaking that I will not either directly or indirectly divulge to
any person, except when lawfully authorised or directed to do so, the purport or any message
which I may transmit or receive by means of any wireless apparatus operated by me or which may
come to my knowledge in connection with the operation of the said apparatus.
3. I have carefully read and understood the rules contained in the Indian Wireless Telegraphy
(Commercial Radio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and licence to operate Wireless
Telegraphy) Rules, 1954 and undertake to abide by them.
Date :
Place :
(To be witnessed by any responsible person)
Signature of applicant
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Place: Signature
ADMISSION CERTIFICATE
RTR (A)
1. Candidates must carefully study the following instructions for strict compliance:
2. If the candidate is found guilty of impersonation or using or attempting to use unfair means
in the Examination Hall, he is liable to criminal prosecution and/or he may be debarred
either permanently or for a specified period from appearing in the examination.
To
Shri……………………….
……………………………
……………………………
……………………………
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(Please use an exclusive/separate sheet for this page
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(WIRELESS PLANNING & COORDINATION WING)
ATTENDANCE SHEET
(To be filled by the Candidate, preferably typed and should be on a separate sheet of paper)
3. Father’s name.
4. Date of birth.
5. Place of birth.
6. Nationality.
10.Complexion
11.Mark(s) of identification
12. Particulars of Certificate of Proficiency Licence, if any, already held by the applicant.
(a) Class of Licence. (b) No. and date of Licence. (c) Issued by.
Part II
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(WIRELESS PLANNING & COORDINATION WING)
1. Application duly completed should reach the Assistant Wireless Adviser to Govt. of
India, WPC Regional Licencing Office of the respective region as mentioned in the
schedule of the examination by the prescribed due date. Applications received,
without proper enclosures and after the due date, will summarily be rejected.
Further, NO enquiry or correspondence will be entertained on the matter. Also
applications otherwise not in order in any manner would also be rejected summarily
without entertaining any correspondence in this regard.
4. (i) The prescribed fee should be paid only by a crossed BANK DRAFT OF STATE BANK
OF INDIA. The Bank Draft should be obtained from any branch of the STATE BANK OF
INDIA, and drawn in favor of PAO (HQ), DOT, NEW DELHI payable at STATE
BANK OF INDIA, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Service Branch (Code 7687). In case of
payment from Delhi, Banker’s cheque from State Bank of India is also acceptable.
(ii) In no case, Bank Draft drawn on any other banks/Cheques will be accepted. Defaced or
mutilated Bank Drafts will also not be accepted.
(iii) Fees for the different classes of Certificates of Proficiency Examination is Rs. 50/- only.
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7. No claim for a refund of the examination fees will be entertained, nor can it be held in
reserve for any subsequent Certificate of Proficiency Examination.
8. For detailed syllabus and form of Examination, candidates are advised to refer to the
pamphlet, “Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators, Certificate of
proficiency and Licence to Operate wireless Telegraphy) Rules 1954” available at the
prescribed cost from the Controller, Government of India Publication Branch, New Delhi-
110001 or any of its branches or authorised agents.
9. Certificate of Proficiency Examinations are qualifying examinations only. These are not
meant for filling up any vacancy or imparting training.
10. Examination conducted at various Centres during one particular session, if any, will be
considered as one and the same examination. Application for the COP examination shall
be considered for one centre only during a particular session.
11. Failure to comply with the above instructions will render the applications liable to be
rejected. No representations on rejected applications will be entertained, in any
manner whatsoever.
13. Candidates are not allowed to take mobile phone to the examination hall.
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Form AF-1
6. Name in Hindi :
7. Nationality :
Declaration:
I hereby solemnly declare that the aforementioned facts as well as the papers enclosed
herewith are true and correct and nothing is false therein, and that nothing material has been
concealed there from. I also agree that in case any information given by me herein before is
found false at a later date, the permission granted to me to operate a Radio Telephone Station on
Board Indian Aircraft will be cancelled, and that I will be subject to punishment/penalty as
specified under the Indian Telegraph Act in force.
Name, Contact Address, Tel.No. & email address, if any (Signature of the Applicant)
……………………………………. Name:
…………………………………… Date:
…………………………………… Place:
……………………………………
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Exception: The name recorded against Sl. 3 (Sl. 4) may begin with the surname first, followed by
remaining part(s) of the name, whereas the name recorded against Sl. 4 (Sl. 3) may have surname
at the end. For example, if the Name is ABC LMN XYZ, where XYZ is surname, the following
combination is permissible.
Name (as recorded in FRTO) : XYZ, ABC, LMN or XYZ ABC LMN
And
Except for the above difference in the name, no other difference is acceptable to the Ministry. In
the case of there being any difference, it is the responsibility of the applicant to get his/her name
corrected by the foreign FRTO issuing authority. (No other approach in this regard is acceptable).
supporting the personal particulars recorded in the foreign FRTO, and the VISA for the
country where from the FRTO was issued); (iii) A Bank draft of Rs. 50/- obtained from any
branch of the STATE BANK OF INDIA, and drawn in favour of "PAY AND ACCOUNTS
OFFICER (HQ), DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NEW DELHI”
PAYABLE AT THE STATE BANK OF INDIA, New Delhi Main Branch, Parliament Street,
New Delhi (code 691) or Service Branch (code 7687) (in case of payment from New Delhi,
Banker’s cheque from STATE BANK OF INDIA is also acceptable).
(B) Every xeroxed page, as mentioned in (A) above, should be attested by either (I) a gazetted
officer of the Central or State Government, or (ii) a Member of Parliament of State
Legislature (The applicant should ensure that the person attesting the paper(s) should record
his/her name as well as complete postal address. Attestation by any person other than
mentioned here is not acceptable)
(C) All the xeroxed pages should be legible in particular the passport number should be easily
readable on the xerox copies of the passport FRTO licence number should be recorded on
every xerox page of the FRTO by the person attesting the FRTO.
7. General instruction/information:
(A) The application should be duly typed and the envelope containing the application should be
superscribed in bold letters with “PERMIT AGAINST FRTO”
(B) The incomplete/incorrect application may not be responded to by the Ministry.
(C) Processing of correct application may take about 8 weeks.
(D) Application duly completed should reach the Assistant Wireless Adviser to Govt. of
India, WPC Wing, COP Section, Department of Telecom, 619, Sanchar Bhawan,
20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.
Note: The application form can be typed and distributed freely as long as the format and content
is strictly followed.
C.O.P. - 2
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing
2. Father’s Name :
4. Marks of Identification :
1. Certified that the particulars furnished by the candidate above are true to the best of my
knowledge and behalf.
2. Certified that the candidate above has undergone/has not undergone prescribed training.
Date: (PRINCIPAL)
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Date of Examination :
Part II ……………….
Result : Passed/Failed
Validity of Certificate/Licence
3. DATE OF BIRTH :
4. PLACE OF BIRTH :
5. NATIONALITY :
6 (a) HEIGHT (In Cms) ______ (b) COLOUR OF EYES ____________ (c) COLOUR OF
HAIR________________ (d) COMPLEXION________________
DECLARATION
I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is
false therein and nothing has been concealed therefrom. I also agree that in case any
information given by me herein before is found false at a later date, the certificate and licence
to operate, if granted, will be cancelled.
I also certify that I shall maintain secrecy of correspondence as required under the
Rules.
Date Name
(in block letters)
2. Certified that the candidate has undergone prescribed training from ________ to
_________.
Signature (…………………………….)
Name
Place: Chief Course Coordinator GMDSS
Name of the Institute
Date: Stamp of the Institute :
FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS
PERSONAL PARATICULARS OF APPLICANT
(To be submitted in six copies)
2. DATE OF BIRTH:
3. FATHER’S NAME:
CITY : CITY :
STATE : STATE :
I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is false
therein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case any
information given by me is found false at a later, the certificate and licence to operate, if granted,
will be cancelled.
(Radio Telegraphy/Telephony
In
Aeronautical/Maritime Services)
C.O.P.- 23
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICTIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing)
4. Particulars of the State Bank of India Draft enclosed with the application
Class and Registration Service Maritime/Aero- By whom issued Date of last Remarks
Number of Certificate nautical renewal/Date of
Expiry of Licence
DECLERATION
1. I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is false
therein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case any
information given by me herein before is found false at later date, the certificate and licence to
operate, if granted, will be cancelled.
2. I further solemnly give an undertaking that I will not either directly or indirectly divulge to
any person, except when lawfully authorized or directed to do so, the purport of any message
which I may transmit or receive by means of any wireless apparatus operated by me or which may
come to my knowledge in connection with the operation of the said apparatus.
3. I have carefully read and understood the rules contained in the Indian Wireless Telegraphy
(Commercial Radio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and licence to operate Wireless
Telegraphy) Rules, 1954 and undertake to abide by them.
Signature
Dated Designation
Office Stamp
NOTES:-
(a) The renewal fee is Rs.50. In case the holder of the licence does not apply for its renewal
prior to the date of expiry of the licence, he may apply for the renewal of licence
subsequently also, but within a period of two years after the date of expiry of the licence on
payment of a surcharge at the rate of Rs. 15 for every half year or part thereof, however,
the licence in such case shall be renewed only for a period of three years from the date of
expiry of licence.
(b) The renewal application alongwith prescribed fee should be sent to The Assistant Wireless
Adviser to the Govt. of India, Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, COP Section,
Department of Telecom, 619, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.
The application for further renewal may be submitted within three months period
preceding the date of termination of the licence and in no case before the above three
month’s period.
(c) The renewal fee is payable by means of a BANK DRAFT only which should be obtained
from any branch of THE STATE BANK OF INDIA and drawn in favour of ‘PAY AND
ACCOUNTS OFFICER (HQ) DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS, and
payable at the STATE BANK OF INDIA, SERVICE BRANCH, PARLIAMENT
STREET, NEW DELHI, (Code No. 7687). In no case Bank Draft drawn on any other
bank or cheques etc. will be accepted. Mutilated or defaced Bank Drafts will not be
accepted.
(d) Applicants at the time of application should furnish the certificate from their last employer,
and those who are not employed may submit attested true copies of contents (attested by a
Gazetted officer of Central or State Govt.) of their Personal Log Book (For Aeromobile
Licence Renewal)/Continuous Discharge Certificate or three month’s Maritime Experience
(For Maritime Licence Renewal) of the relevant period i.e. during the last 3 years period
prior to the date of expiry of licence, including the first page bearing the name of
candidate.
(e) Full details of duties for the post held, should be given.
In the case of Licences in the Aeronautical mobile service, the number of hours of flying
experience (minimum of 30 hours flying RT experience for pilots during the 3 years period
prior to the date of expiry of licence) as Radio Telephony Operator, as appropriate should
be clearly specified.
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In accordance with para 10 (ii) and 10 (iii) of Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Commercial
Radio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and Licence to Operate Wireless Telegraphy)
Rules, 1954, the licence can be renewed, if the holder:
Para 10(ii) “has a total experience of more than 3 months within 3 years prior to the date of
expiry of licence” (in case of Ground Aero RT Operation).
Para 10 (iii) “Satisfies the Central Government by re-examination or otherwise, that he still
possesses all of the qualifications specified in this certificate.”
EXPLANATION:
For the purpose of this rule, the expression ‘experience’ means the experience gained at a
mobile station in the Maritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service as adequate for a Radio Officer or
Wireless Operator or experience gained as an operator of Radio-telegraph apparatus at a Radio-
Telephony/Telegraph Station maintained on land for communication with mobile stations’ in the
Maritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service, as being appropriate to the licence, which is sought to
be renewed.
Application in Form No. COP –23 duly completed is to be submitted not more than three months
before the date of expiry of the Licence, along with the following.
a) Bank Draft of Rs. 50/- from STATE BANK OF INDIA drawn in favor of “Pay &
Accounts Officer(HQ), Department of Telecommunication payable at Service Branch
(Code 7687), New Delhi.
b) (i) Experience Certificate as per Performa given below, showing details of employment
during last three years preceding the date of expiry of the licence in case of Persons
engaged in the maintenance of Radio Telegraph/Radio Telephone equipment in the
Maritime Mobile Service.
In case of Persons engaged in duties in a Ship/Vessel, Photo Copy of CDC, duly attested
by a Gazetted Officer and clearly indicating the name of person to whom it belongs.
(3 months of experience in the Maritime Mobile Service)
2(a) Late fee @ Rs. 15/- per 6 months or part thereof as late fee will be charged if application
for Renewal is received after the date of expiry of the Licence.
Licence can be renewed only within a Period of two years after the date of the expiry of the
Licence after payment of late fee as mentioned above failing which the licence is deemed
to have lapsed.
Certificate
Date:
Place:
( )
Name & Designation with Stamp
Tel No:
1. Application in the Form No. COP –23 duly completed is to be submitted not more
than three months before the date of expiry of the Licence, alongwith the following
2. Bank Draft of Rs. 50/- drawn from STATE BANK OF INDIA in favour of “Pay &
Accounts Officer (HQ), Department of Telecommunication Payable at Service
Branch (Code 7687), New Delhi.
3 (i) Experience * Certificate as per proforma given below, showing details of
employment during the last three years preceding the date of expiry of the licence.
Photo copy of Flying logbook, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer and clearly
indicating the name of person to whom it belongs is required to be furnished. A
certificate from the employer is required to be produced in the case of persons
engaged in the maintenance of Radio Telephone equipment in the Aeromobile
Service.
Aeromobile:
(a) 30 hours of flying experience for CPL holders during three years preceding
expiry of licence.
OR
(iii) If the licencee does not have requisite experience he has to appear for the
“Commercial Working Test” i.e. Part-I of RTR (Aero) Examination.
4. Late fee @ Rs. 15/- per 6 months or part thereof as late fee will be charged if
application for Renewal is received after the date of expiry of the Licence.
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5. Licences can be renewed only within a Period of two years after the date of the
expiry of the Licence with payment of late fee as mentioned at above failing
which the licencee shall have to appear for commercial working test i.e. part-I of
RTR(Aero) examination.
6. For Renewal of permit,(issued on the basis of foreign FRTO’s) two Passport size
photographs, photocopy of permit issued earlier and licence issued by other
administrations attested by a Gazetted Officer with experience as per para b(i)
above, are to be submitted.
* All the pages of Log Book are required to be signed by Licensee. Summary of Log
Book is invariably signed by the licensee and countersigned by the competent authority.
EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE
(For Renewal of RTR (A) licences)
No: Dated:
He/ She has successfully operated Radio telephony operation for more than three(3)
months time during the last 3 years period prior to the expiry (date) __________ of the above
RTR(A) Licence No. _______________ in connection with Operation and maintenance of
Aircraft Radio Telephony equipments.
OR
He/She has successfully carried out flying of Aircraft for more than 30 hours time
during the last three years period prior to expiry (date) ________ of the above RTR(A)
Licence No. ___________
OR
He/ She has successfully carried out Flight Despatch Radio Telephony operation for
more than three (3) months time during the last 3 years period prior to the expiry
(date)___________ of the above RTR(A) Licence No.______________
( )
Name & Designation
Tel.No.
NOTE:
1. The above Certificate must be issued by the authorities of the rank of Dy. General
Manager and above & submitted in original.
2. Copy of this certificate to be endorsed to DGCA, New Delhi.
3. Certificate must be issued on the printed letter head of Organisation/company
with reference No. and date.
4. This Ministry has the right to refer the certificate to DGCA at any time for
verifying the authority of the organization to issue such certificates.
5. This Ministry has the right at any time to call for the basic documents as proof for
issue of such certificates
SYLLABUS
AND
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
A practical test will be conducted over a synthetic R/T circuit. Candidates will be
required to use phonetic alphabets and general procedure for radio telephone working.
Candidates will be required to carry out communications associated with mobile and/or base
stations. Typical examples of what the candidates are expected to carry out are: Preparation
of messages for transmission, exchange of traffic, use of priorities requesting D/F assistance,
obtaining meteorological information, position reports, distress urgency, safety and D/F
procedure.
SYLLABUS:
(A) Regulations and Procedure: Shall cover the following:
Note: ( i ) The maximum marks in each Part I and II is 100 and minimum pass is 50 in
individual parts. Candidates who do not qualify in Part I will be considered
failed in the R/T examination.
(ii ) Reference for study (limited to Aeromobile service requirements and allied
regulatory matters).
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There are many books which cover various aspects of the syllabus; a brief selection which is
given below is for guidance:
ITU Radio Regulations.
ICAO Publications:-
a) Annexure - 10 Vol. I & II.
b) DOC 4444 – Procedure of Air Navigation Service (PANS) and Air Traffic
Management (ATM)
c) DOC 9432 - Manual of Radio Telephony.
d) DOC 8400 - Abbreviations and codes.
(C) AAI/DGCA Publications:-
a) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
b) AERADIO.
Suitable book(s) for Radio Communication Principles. Many books are
available on this subject. The amateur Radio Relay league handbook may be useful for basic
radio understanding.
Note:- (iii) It is recommended that the candidates in their own interest may study the
functioning of a typical modern R/T installation on board a civil passenger aircraft, as well as
at the ground station.
4. Sea Com Marine College, 11 Kendua Main Road, Kolkata -700 004
(Sh. Anish Chakravorty Tel. No. 033 – 2430 1749/ 6582 FAX 033 -2430 9308 )
MUMBAI
2. FOSMA Maritime Institute & Research Organisation, C/o St. Xaviers Technical
institute, Mahim, Mumbai 40016. (Peter Lobo TF 4018866/4018877)
3. LBS College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Hay Bunder, Mumbai 400
033. (Capt. Subramanian TF 3719944/3738048) (Fax; 7379784)
4. Mohd. Yusuf Seaman Welfare Foundation, Jahaz Mahal Annexe, Samundra Point
Estate, Off: Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018. (Capt. Sitaraman TF
7212236/7212097).
6. Mumbai Maritime Training Institute, Victor House, 1st Floor, Veera Desai Raod, Next
to Chitralekha House, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400 053 (Capt. C.L. Dubey TF:
6313884 FAX: 6313511).
7. Naval Maritime Academy, INS Kunjali, Bahind US Club, R.C. Church, Colaba,
Mumbai – 400 005 (Cdr K.S. Mathews). Tel : 22187861, Fax : 22153516).
8. St. Xavier’s Technical Institute & Research Organisation, Off Mahim Causeway,
Mahim (W), Mumbai 400016. (Tele: 4455937, 4451961, 440359 Fax: 4454482).
9. T.S. Chanakya, Karave, New Mumbai 400 706 (FAX 770 0398) (TF: 7701315,
7701571)
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KOLKATA
10. Institute of Marine Radio Officer, Shyampur, Budge Budge, West Bengal -743 319.
(Shri Satkar TF 24701416)
11. Indian Institute of Port Management, 40 Circular Garden, Reach Road, Kolkata –
700043 (Tel: 24394123, 24394124)
12. Radio Marine Institute, 6 Gariahat Road South, Dhakuria, Kolkata – 700031
(Shri P.K. Roy Tel: 24139251 ; FAX: 24736163)
13. Sea Com Marine College, 11 Kendua Main Road, Kolkata-700 004. (Anish
Chakravortty TF 24301749) (TELE FAX: 033 – 24309308)
DELHI
15. FOSMA’s Maritime Institute & Research Organisation, F-322 A Adarsh House, Lado
Sarai, New Delhi-110 030.
(Shri KARANA, TELEFAX: 6601436, 6527975, 6525911, 6528469 6527964,
6601435)
CHENNAI
16. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, 135 East Coast Road, KANTHUR-
603112 (Kind attention: Shri (Capt.) K. Vivekanand, TF 4847617/4844568).
17. Indian Maritime College, 14A, Masilamani Street, T. Nagar, Chennai- 600 017. (Shri
Nandakumar TF 4344482/4342839)
Government of India
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
(Department of Telecommunications)
NOTIFICATION
G.S.R. 133 - In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7 of the Indian Telegraph
Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) and in supersession of the Indian Wireless Telegraphy
(Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency and licence to operate Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 1994, except as respects things done or
omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the
following rules namely:-
1. Short title and commencement: -- (1) These rules may be called, the Indian Wireless
Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators certificate of proficiency and licence to operate
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 1997.
(2)They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
4. Eligibility for admission to the examination for licence – No person shall be eligible
for admission to an examination held under these rules for grant of a certificate specified
under rule 3 unless such person is –
(a) has passed all India Senior Secondary School Certificate examination or an equivalent
examination conducted by a recognised board/university with Mathematic and
Physics as optional subjects.
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or
holds a valid certificate of competency or its equivalent issued or recognized by the
Directorate General of Shipping under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act,
1958 (44 of 1958);
or
iv) has undergone a practical training on Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
equipments for a period not less than six months in any of the institutes approved by the
Central Government except in case of category of certificates under sub-rule (iii) and sub-
rule (iv) of rule 3 where the practical training may be for a period not less than two weeks.
6. Fee for the examination: -- A candidate for admission to an examination for the grant of
certificates specified the Rule 3 shall pay fees in the following scale namely:
(i) For First Class Radio Electronic Certificate of proficiency and Licence or Second
Class Radio Electronic Certificate of proficiency and Licence:-
7. EXAMINATION:
(1) The examination for the award of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
certificates specified under rule 3 shall be held in accordance with the terms of the
convention and in the manner determined, from time to time, by the Central
Government who shall notify the place at which and the date on which such an
examination shall be held.
(2) Any person admitted to the examination and found guilty of impersonation of
submitting fabricated documents which have been tempered with or making
statements which are in correct or false or suppressing material information or
otherwise resorting to any other irregular or improper means for obtaining admissions
to the examination may, in addition to rendering him/herself liable to criminal
prosecution, be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from
appearing in any of the examination held for the award of Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System certificate specified under Rule (3). Provided that order under this
rule shall not be made unless the person has been given a reasonable opportunity of
making a representation against the action proposed to be taken.
8. VALIDITY OF LICENCES:
Every Licence specified under rule 3 shall be valid for a period of ten years from the
date of issue of the certificate for such licence.
On the expiry of the initial period of the validity of licence under sub-rule (1) it may
be renewed for a further period of five years at a time, if the person to whom such licence is
issued.
ii) Has a total experience of not less than 6 months within 5 years immediately
preceding the date of expiry of a licence and
or
If the holder of a licence, in the opinion of the Central Government has willfully or
negligently provided incorrect or false information for the purpose of re-validation of the
licence, the Central Government may endorse, suspend or cancel the licence.
Provided that no order to suspend or cancel the licence under this rule shall be made
unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of making a
representation against the action proposed to be taken.
Explanation:- For the purposes of this rule, the expression “experience” means the
experience gained at a mobile station in the Maritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service using
GMDSS.
A holder whose certificate or licence under these rules has been lost, mutilated or
destroyed shall immediately notify the loss to the Central Government. A properly executed
application for duplicate certificate shall be made to the Central Government embodying a
statement of the circumstances involved in the loss, mutilation or destruction of the
certificate or licence for which a duplicate is required. If the certificate or licence has been
lost, the applicant must state that reasonable search has been made for it and further, that in
the event it be found, either the original or the duplicate shall be returned for cancellation.
The Central Government may issue duplicate copy of any certificate or licence on the
payment of Rs. 500/-.
9. DISCIPLINE OF OPERATORS:
(1) If in the opinion of the Central Government the holders of the Certificate or licence
has wilfully or negligently failed to comply with the provisions of the convention, or
of these rules or of any regulations lawfully applicable to him/her in respect of
operation of Radio Apparatus the Central Government may endorse, suspend or
cancel the certificate.
(2) The Central Government may under these rules at any time require the holder of a
certificate of proficiency to produce the same and the holder shall comply with such
requisition.
(3) The Central Government may at any time require the holder of a certificate of
proficiency or licence to be re-examined in order to test his knowledge and ability
and may as a result of such examination, endorse, suspend or cancel the proficiency
or the licence. No fee shall be chargeable for such examination.
(4) Every holder of the certificate under these rules shall observe secrecy of the
correspondence. A declaration to this effect shall be made by such holder in the
application for admission to the examination for such certificate:
Provided that the Central Government may modify, vary, cancel or revoke any of the
conditions governing the issue of GMDSS certificate under these rules either by
sending notice in writing to the holder or by a general notice published in the Official
Gazette or News Paper in New Delhi.
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, the Central Government may, subject
to such conditions as it may impose from time to time:
The Central Government may recognize, subject to any conditions as it may prescribe
from time to time, certificate specified under rule 3 issued by a competent authority in
any other country as a certificate of proficiency or licence of the same class issued by it.
The Central Government may issue a provisional certificate to the successful candidates
immediately on declaration of the results before issue of regular certificate under these
rules.
13. LANGUAGE:
The Language of the examinations conducted under these rules shall be English.
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Training for Radio Operators related to the
GMDSS GENERAL OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE (GOC)
1. General
1.1 The requirements of medical fitness, especially as to hearing, eyesight and speech,
should be met by the candidate before training is commenced.
1.2 The training should be relevant to the provisions of the STCW Convention, the
Radio Regulations and SOLAS Convention currently in force, with particular
attention given to provisions for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS). In developing training requirements, account should be taken of at least
the knowledge and training given in the following paragraphs:
2. Theory
2.1 Knowledge of the general principles and basic factors necessary for safe and efficient
use of all the sub-systems and equipment required in the GMDSS sufficient to
support the practical training provisions given in following paragraph:
2.2 Knowledge of the use, operation and service areas of the GMDSS sub-systems,
including satellite system characteristics, navigational and meteorological warning
systems and selection of appropriate communication circuits.
1 the SOLAS Convention and the Radio Regulations with particular emphasis on;
2
4. Watchkeeping and Procedures
Training should be given in :
1. Communication procedures and discipline to prevent harmful interference in
the GMDSS sub-systems;
5. Practical
Miscellaneous
1. the English language, both written and spoken, for the satisfactory exchange of
communications relevant to the safety of life at sea;
2. world geography, especially the principal shipping routes, services of Rescue Co-
ordination Centres (RCCs) and related communication routes;
3. survival at sea, the operation of life boats, rescue boats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus
and their equipment, with special reference to radio life-saving appliances;
4. fire prevention and fire-fighting with particular reference to the radio installation;
5. preventive measures for the safety of ship and personnel in connection with hazards
related to radio equipment, including electrical, radiation, chemical and mechanical
hazards;
7. Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC), global time zones and International Dateline
Pattern of GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate Examination
Part-I
Each question in Technical Theory and Radio Regulations carries 1 mark and the
questions in GMDSS/SOLAS will carry 6 marks each.
Unless qualified in Part I, candidates will not be allowed to appear in subsequent part.
(Instructor acts as the Ship in Distress or a Coast Station sending the Distress Alert Relay)
(Candidates will work as Ship stations in the near vicinity of occurrence of Distress. Each
candidate will be designated a Ship’s Name, Call-sign and MMSI number)
Examination Procedure
1. Candidates shall be issued the GMDSS radio Log Sheets and allowed 5 minutes for the
preliminary entries like voyage particulars, equipment testing, switching on of equipment etc.
2. Then transmit the DSC Distress Alert by writing either on a Black Board or on a clearly
visible chart.
3. Candidates will receive the same and log the DSC A and switch to the required frequency.
4. Transmit the Distress Call and Message on R/T on appropriate R/T frequency (on 2182
kHz on MF)
5. Each candidate will then acknowledge the receipt of Distress Message by rotation and the
Instructor responds asking each to Standby.
6. candidates will be asked in the order of their acknowledgement their position. Each
candidate will in turn respond with their position, speed and ETA to the position of
incidence. They will then be asked to proceed for rescue or say ‘assistance not required’.
This exercise will be repeated for all candidates.
7. Candidates will then be allowed to complete the log and also to make an entry in the log of
having relayed the Distress Alert to the RCC ashore (if the Shore authority is not involved in
the Distress procedure).
8. The candidate will finally log down the end of distress traffic signal ‘SEELONCE
FEENEE’ on 2182 kHz transmitted by the instructor and signs off.
Tune both Tx and Rx to 2182 kHz assuming distress condition Explain how alarm signal
would be transmitted on 2182 kHz. Test the alarm generator.
Set up the Tx/Rx on MF working freqs. for a given station.
Set up the Tx/Rx on HF working freqs. for a given station/time.
Using documents select correct R/T freqs. for communication with a Coast Station for a
given position and time.
Using appropriate documents, tune the receiver to obtain given service for a given
geographical area and time. Select appropriate modes of emission and explain the difference
between each class. Adjust transmit output power. Operate either simplex or duplex
function and explain the difference between each mode. Adjust appropriate controls for clear
reception (fine tune) Adjust the controls for indicating AF and RF gains and explain. Explain
the purpose of AGC.
VHF TRANSRECEIVER
Select International Distress/Calling channel. Use Squelch and Volume controls for
optimum reception. Using documents, select correct channel for communication with a
given coast station. Explain dual watch facility. Using documents, select correct Port
Operations Channel for a given purpose. Adjust Power output of the transmitter and explain.
NAVTEX RECEIVER
Demonstrate the On/Of functions. Display current status and explain displayed information.
Demonstrate programming for given area/station. Demonstrate programming for given type
of message. Explain functions of each control. State frequency of operation. Run the Self –
test. Demonstrate how to change the paper roll.
DSC EQUIPMENT
Transmit Undesignated Distress Alert. Input Position, time and date. View details of
received distress alert. Transmit distress acknowledgement. Transmit distress relay.
Transmit ship to ship routine call. Programme the DSC Call with all appropriate information
as given prior to sending the distress alert.
TELEX
Tune the Tx/Rx for proper telex operation to a given station. Use appropriate documents for
transmitting a Telex call to a given station. Explain the use of FEC and ARQ modes.
INMARSAT A
Demonstrate the initial setting up of the terminal (acquisition of the satellite). Select a
particular Ocean Region. Select a particular Land Earth Station. Select a particular Ship
Earch Station in a different Ocean region. Send a Distress communication to the RCC by
Radio Telephone/ Telex Transmit a routine Communication to a given subscriber by
Telephone/Telex.
INMARSAT C
The number of trainees should preferably not exceed 12 in a course and subject to
adequate supervision, the practical training should be undertaken in small groups not
exceeding 6 trainees.
STAFF REQUIREMENTS:
All training and instructions should be given by properly trained and qualified
personnel in possession of a valid General Operator’s Certificate. In addition to considerable
experience in Maritime Radiocommunications, including the GMDSS, all instructors should
have good general knowledge of ships and maritime safety including search and rescue
matters.
Ordinary class room facilities, including blackboard, white board, flip charts and
overhead projector. Audio Visual materials to use video tape recording etc., adequate
equipments for using the same must be made available. Both Inmarsat terminal and
simulator will be required for training.
Two working areas to simulate ship and shore stations separately should be fitted
with the following equipments:
Note: Two sets of equipment are desirable, but to start with one set would suffice as
long as ship site and shore site functions are clearly demonstrated during the training.
• ITU “Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Services”.
This publication is mandatory for ship stations.
• Other ITU publications required by the Radio Regulations
List of Coast Stations
List of Special Service Stations
List of Call signs and Maritime Identities
List of Ship Stations
`(b) Part-time :
(give details with qualifications
and experience)
9. Has the Institute any previous experience
in coaching COP candidates(give details)
We undertake to abide by the procedures laid down by WPC Wing and supply any
information sought by WPC Wing.
` We agree that recognition does not bind nor cause to bind Government to provide any
financial assistance, loan, provision of land or manpower or any other support.
(The write up should cover salient points and may not exceed one page)
4. Technical papameters desired:
Frequency range of equipment:
Preferred frequency (ies), if any, along with justification
R.F. Power Output
Emission & Bandwidth
5. Details of equipment held, if any
8. i) Location of wireless stations/Factory (for industry)
ii)Area of operation of mobile stations, if any.
9. Hours of working desired (@Attach list on separate paper, if necessary)
DECLARATION
I/We hereby declare that (i) details above are correct & factual; (ii) the conditions
imposed for the grant of licence shall be observed; (iii) no unauthorised person shall be
permitted to have access to the wireless installations; (iv) I/we will not, without
authorization, divulge to any person the purport of message, other than a message intended
for the general use of the public which I/we may transmit or received by wireless equipments
operated by me or which may come to my knowledge with the operation of the said
equipment.
ANNEXURE A
(To be submitted on separate sheet of paper, in quadruplicate)
7. Type of emission
2. Father’s Name :
3. Designation :
4. Nationality :
5. Date of birth :
6. Place of birth :
7. Permanent address :
8. Present Address :
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(WPC WING)
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