The GMDSS GOC Booklet is essential for maritime radio operators, ensuring compliance with international standards. This booklet is crucial for those looking to obtain their GMDSS GOC or renew it.
Application type and Fees
Issued till the holder turns 80 years of age.
Validity of 20 years from the date of issue.
Application type and fees
Register on Saral Sanchar portal with following details:
1. Registration type: Individual (WPC Exam/Certificates)
2. Your PAN Number and D.O.B
3. Address and Email ID
4. User ID and one time password will be sent to your email ID.
5. Login with the credentials and create the password.
After the successful registration, you need to fill in the personal details that include Height, Complexion, Eyes and hair color. Make sure to fill in the details as per your GMDSS GOC Booklet.
To renew your GOC, you need to apply for a migration certificate to ensure that your certificate meets the required standards.
(PDF should be of maximum 1MB; RLO Chennai - GMDSS GOC Booklet should be duly attested by the gazetted officer)
It will take 2-3 weeks for the approval of the migration; if there are any queries then update Step 1 or 2 accordingly.
Once the migration is approved, you can now proceed to apply for your GMDSS GOC Renewal.
It will take another 3-4 weeks for the approval of the GMDSS GOC renewal application.
Generally, query comes due to improper attestation or blurry CDC.
Once approved, you can download your GMDSS Goc renewal certificate from the portal.
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You have to attend the provisional GMDSS course and also you need to give the Orals, in order to get the provisional GMDSS GOC certificate from the Ministry of Communications.
No, You can only apply for the renewal through the online Saral Sanchar portal.
For the issue of Duplicate GMDSS GOC, you have to apply it offline to the issuing RLO along with FIR of the lost, Duplicate fees paid to issuing RLO through Bharatkosh, Affidavit mentioning the loss, GMDSS GOC copy (if available), CDC copy, Passport copy, 4 photographs along with hand-written application requesting for the issue of duplicate GMDSS GOC Booklet.
You have to send your original GMDSS Goc Booklet along with the self attested copy of the CDC or Passport and an application mentioning the issue.
From 30 Oct 2024, WPC RLO has revised the fees for the renewal of GMDSS GOC.
From 30 Oct 2024, WPC RLO has revised the late fees. It is now ₹1,000 till 24 months after the expiry.
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