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WorksheetsS3 - GMDSS
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What area is denoted by the green star?
Sea Area A1
Sea Area A2
Sea Area A3
Sea Area A4
What area is denoted by the orange star?
Sea Area A1
Sea Area A2
Sea Area A3
Sea Area A4
The letters GMDSS stand for:
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
General Marine Digital Safety System
Global Marine Digital Security System
General Maritime Digital Safety System
Once GMDSS becomes available in an area, the Coast Guard will:
Monitor Channel 16 and MF 2182 kHz for the foreseeable future
Cease to monitor Channel 16
Listen only for digital data on Channel 16 and Channel 70
Monitor Channel 16 for one year, then cease monitoring that channel
A non-pleasure craft vessel MUST be fitted with DSC / GMDSS equipment if it is:
on an international voyage
carrying more than 12 passengers
on an international voyage carrying more than 12 passengers
on the open sea
The initials MMSI stand for:
Mobile Marine System Indicator
Maritime Mobile Satellite Indicator
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Mobile Maritime Satellite Identifier
After establishing contact with another vessel digitally by using a MMSI number, what channel do you use for further voice communications?
Channel 70
Channel 24
Working channel
Channel 16
GMDSS is...
an automated distress alerting call
a European satellite system
an international system employing advanced radio telecommunications technology
an International system employing advanced digital and satellite technology
True or False: Canadian Coast Guard can monitor MF/HF-DSC alerts
True
False
Depending on the vessel length and areas of operation, vessels on international voyages are required to carry as a minimum, one or more of the following:
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radio
Search and Rescue transponder (SART)
Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver
Emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB’s)
