COM II - Maritime Safety Information Quiz

What does MSI stand for?

• Marine Safety Information

• Maritime Security Information

• Marine Safety Initiative

• Maritime Safety Information

Which organization recommends that navigational and meteorological messages be retained on the bridge?

• NAVAREA

• IMO

• WMO

• SOLAS

What is the primary purpose of NAVAREA?

• To provide weather forecasts

• To issue distress alerts

• To manage maritime traffic

• To coordinate the broadcast of navigational warnings

What does METAREA refer to?

• A maritime safety organization

• A specific ship type

• A type of navigational warning

• Geographical sea regions for meteorological information

Which service forwards MSI via a NAVTEX transmitter?

• International NAVTEX Service

• International SafetyNET Service

• International Ice Patrol

• National Hydrographic Offices

What frequency does the International NAVTEX service primarily use?

• 156.8 MHz

• 4209.5 kHz

• 490 kHz

• 518 kHz

What type of warnings does the International SafetyNET service provide?

• Maritime Safety Information

• Weather forecasts only

• Local navigational warnings only

• Piracy alerts only

What is the main language used for broadcasting navigational warnings?

• German

• English

• French

• Spanish

Which of the following is NOT a type of NAVTEX message subject indicator?

• C - Environmental warnings

• B - Meteorological warnings

• A - Navigational warnings

• D - Ice reports

What is the role of a NAVAREA Coordinator?

• To provide weather forecasts

• To manage ship traffic

• To coordinate NAVAREA warnings

• To issue NAVAREA warnings