1.6gmdss part2

Which situation is least likely to result in an inspection of the radio installation by foreign governments or

administrations?

• A. When the ship's station license cannot be produced without delay.

• B. When a ship visits a port for the first time.

• C. When operational irregularities are observed.

• D. When compulsory equipment is found to be inoperative.

Which of the following references should be consulted to identify the name of a vessel based on its

Maritime Mobile Service Identity?

• A. ITU list of Coast Stations.

• B. ITU List of Radio-determination and Ship Stations.

• C. ITU Master Plan of Shore-Based Facilities.

• D. ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.

What determines the spares and maintenance materials requirements for the SITOR (NBDP) equipment

under GMDSS?

• A. 47 CFR Part 80

• B. IMO Circular "Equipment Spares".

• C. The recommendations of the manufacturer.

• D. The GMDSS Maintainer's requirements.

How many GMDSS radio maintainers must be carried aboard a compulsory vessel if the At-Sea

maintenance method is used?

• A. One regardless of sea area of operation.

• B. Two in Sea Areas A3 and A4.

• C. Two in Sea Area A1.

• D. None of these answers are correct.

Which of the following terms is defined as a back-up power source that provides power to radio

installations for the purpose of conducting Distress and Safety communications when the vessel's main and

emergency generators cannot?

• A. Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG)

• B. Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)

• C. Reserve Source of Diesel Power (RSDP)

• D. Emergency Back-up Generator (EBG)

The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is:

• A. Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for confirmation.

• B. Send a message to another ship terminal.

• C. If the “Send” light flashes, proper operation has been confirmed.

• D. Compose and send a brief message to your own Inmarsat-C terminal.

Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16?

• A. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a watch is

  required on Ch-16 in addition to both Ch-13 and the VTS channel.

• B. It is not compulsory at all times while at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.

• C. When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a watch is

  not required on Ch-16 provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and the VTS channel.

• D. It is not always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.

Which of the following logkeeping statements is false?

• A. Entries of all company communications using GMDSS satellite equipment are required.

• B. Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and daily tests are required.

• C. A summary of all Distress communications heard and Urgency communications affecting the station’s own

  ship. Also, all Safety communications (other than VHF) affecting the station’s own ship must be logged.

• D. Entries related to failures of compulsory equipment are required.

What number will a ship station use to identify itself using SITOR (NBDP)?

• A. Four digit SELCAL.

• B. Five digit SELCAL or 9 digit SELCAL number identical to MMSI.

• C. 9 digit Inmarsat-B I. D. number.

• D. 9 digit Inmarsat-C I.D. number.

Which of the following numbers indicates a ship station MMSI?

• A. 003372694

• B. 030356328

• C. 3384672

• D. 623944326