Section 29 in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
29. Minimum requirements for certification of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio personnel. - (1) Every person in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in addition to the provisions of Merchant Shipping (Distress and Safety Radio Communication) Rules, 1995 shall -
(i)be not less than 18 years of age on the last date prescribed for receipt of application;(ii)attend an approved Global Maritime Distress and Safety System General Operator's Course and meet the standard of competence as specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code; and(iii)on completion of the approved Global Maritime Distress and Safety System General Operator's Course and demonstration of competence to perform the tasks, duties and responsibilities as set out in Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code, be issued with an appropriate certificate and necessary-endorsement shall be made on the same as required by the STCW Convention.
