@article{Korcz_Olszewski_2025, author = {Korcz, Karol and Olszewski, Karol}, title = {Training and Certification of the Marine Radio Operators in Poland}, journal = {TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation}, volume = {19}, number = {2}, pages = {669-677}, year = {2025}, url = {./Article_Training_and_Certification_of_the_Korcz,74,1548.html}, abstract = {The article presents a current status of the marine radio operators certificates required by the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Analysis of the international requirements for the radio operators certificates was carried out. The process of obtaining certificates for radio operators and statistics of selected data of this process in Poland have been presented. It also describes a training for radio operators at the Gdynia Maritime University (GMU). At the end of the article a future of marine radio operator certification requirements have been discussed.}, doi = {10.12716/1001.19.02.38}, issn = {2083-6473}, publisher = {Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation}, keywords = {Maritime Safety, Maritime Communication, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Distress Signals, Emergency Signalling, Maritime History, Ship Disasters, Safety Regulations} }