1.GMDSS Part1

Which of these can be used to receive MSI?

• A. SART

• B. EPIRB

• C. Inmarsat-B

• D. NAVTEX

What equipment is used in or near the survival craft?

• A. NAVTEX

• B. EPIRB

• C. Fathometer

• D. COSPAS-SARSAT

What equipment utilizes satellite communications?

• A. Inmarsat-C

• B. VHF-MF-HF

• C. NAVTEX

• D. SART

Which GMDSS system utilizes terrestrial radio techniques?

• A. F-77

• B. Inmarsat-C

• C. GPS

• D. VHF-MF-HF-DSC

GMDSS is required for which of the following?

• A. All vessels capable of international voyages.

• B. SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more.

• C. Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coast radio stations.

• D. Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons.

What is the responsibility of compulsory GMDSS vessels?

• A. Every vessel must be able to perform communications functions essential for its own safety and the safety of

  other vessels.

• B. Vessels must transmit a DSC distress relay upon receipt of a DSC distress alert.

• C. Only the vessels closest to a Distress incident must render assistance.

• D. Vessels must immediately acknowledge all DSC distress alerts.

What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?

• A. GMDSS utilizes automated systems and satellite technology to improve emergency communications for the

  world’s shipping industry.

• B. It is intended to automate and improve existing digital selective calling procedures and techniques.

• C. It is intended to provide more effective but lower cost commercial communications.

• D. It is intended to provide compulsory vessels with a collision avoidance system when they are operating in

  waters that are also occupied by non-compulsory vessels.

What equipment can be used to receive Maritime Safety Information?

• A. NAVTEX, EGC receiver or HF SITOR (NBDP).

• B. EGC receiver, Inmarsat B or F77 terminal.

• C. HF SITOR (NBDP), Inmarsat B or NAVTEX.

• D. All of these answers are correct.

What is defined as the area within the radiotelephone coverage area of at least one VHF coast station in

which continuous DSC alerting is available as defined by the IMO regulation for GMDSS?

• A. Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR

• B. Sea Area A2

• C. Sea Area A1

• D. Coastal and Inland Waters

What sea area is defined as being within range of a shore-based MF station that provides for continuous

DSC alerting?

• A. Coastal waters

• B. Sea area A3

• C. Sea area A1

• D. Sea area A2