GMDSS LOG ENTRIES

PRIOR SAILING

GPS Input to VHF, MF / HF DSC and Inmarsat C checked

All latest publications available on board.
The ships clock set after comparing with the GPS.
A visual check of all antennas done.
All printers checked for adequate paper
All found satisfactory

DAILY

GPS Input to VHF, MF / HF DSC and Inmarsat C checked

MF/HF , VHF, Sat-C Internal test carried out
Battery ON Load / OFF Load voltage checked
All printers checked for adequate paper
All found satisfactory

WEEKLY

Weekly DSC External test carried out on battery power,

With CRS______________. Portable two way VHF tested
on ch 16/69/17. All found satisfactory

MONTHLY

EPIRB internal test carried out fittings checked

SART tested
The security and condition of all batteries checked
condition of all aerials and insulators visually checked
Portable two way VHF tested on ch 16/69/17
All found satisfactory

MF/HF DSC and RTF Freq.

DSC RT
2187.5 khz 2182 khz
4207.5 khz 4125 khz
6312 khz 6215 khz
8414.5 khz 8291 khz
12577 khz 12290 khz
16804.5 khz 16695 khz