Is GMDSS Renewal Still Required

Finally Good News About GMDSS

We have to keep so many certificates and dates for STCW that I’ve finally had to put it on a excel spreadsheet.  Now the good news is that the FCC has changed the renewal requirements for GMDSS.    We’ll no longer have to fork out more money to the FCC.  Just make sure you read the following notice closely or review it directly from their website.

Prior to March 25, 2008, the license term for GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses, GMDSS Radio Maintainers Licenses, GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer Licenses, and Marine Radio Operator Permits was five years.

Any holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s License, GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that expired prior to March 25, 2008, must still file an application to renew the license or permit within the five-year grace period after expiration.

Any GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, GMDSS Radio Maintainers License, GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that was active, i.e., had not expired, as of March 25, 2008, does not have to be renewed.