A crew member of your vessel has fallen overboard.
Every GMDSS ship shall carry at least one set of SART.
Which of the following signals would you use to precede
a call for assistance Pan Pan
A ship plying in Area A3 carries MF/HF GMDSS
equipment as an alternative to INMARSAT equipment.
What are the three DSC frequencies that the ship station
must maintain while at sea? 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 kHz and
one other HF DSC frequency
A ship sailing in sea Area A3 carries MF/HF GMDSS
equipment as an alternative to INMARSAT equipment.
What are the three DSC frequencies that the ship station
must maintain while at sea? 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 kHz and
one other HF DSC Distress frequency
A vessel equipped with INMARSAT SES sends a distress
alert without prior connection to a CES. The vessel is in
Australian waters and the antenna is directed to POR
satellite; the distress alert is intercepted by Yamaguchi
CES (Japan)
According to IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting at
92nd session in 2013, IMO has in principle recognises
IRIDIUM Satellite into GMDSS services. The IRIDIUM
Satellite system coverage is Global
According to international convention, the GMDSS
requirement is not applied ships below, except for
Training ships
According to SOLAS 1974 as amended, working
frequency for Navtex international purpose is 518 kHz.
According to SOLAS 1974 Regulation 15, maintenance
requirement for GMDSS consist of 3 (three) methods,
namely: Duplication of equipment, Shore based
maintenance, and Onboard maintenance. The regulation
stated that Every ship sail in Sea Area A-3 and A-4 shall
use 2 of the 3 methods
According to SOLAS 1974 requirement, a ship with a
spare generator shall have battery for radio
communication equipment for 1 (One) hour
According to SOLAS 1974 requirement, a ship without a
spare generator shall have battery for radio
communication equipment for 6 (Six) hours
According to SOLAS 1974 requirement, after a SART is
switched on and interrogated by Radar X-Band, the
battery shall at least stand for 8 hours
According to SOLAS 1974 requirement, after a SART is
switched on, the battery shall at least stand for 96 hours
According to SOLAS 1974 requirement, the correct
answer for activation of an EPIRB is Manual, auto and
remotely activated
According to SOLAS 1974, assign frequency for SART is
9.2 – 9.7 GHz.
According to the Convention, all ships sail in sea Area 2
shall equipped with VHF-DSC Controller and Transceiver
Ch.16, MF-DSC Controller, MF Transceiver on frequency
2182 kHz.
According to the GMDSS, distress communication on MF
mode, shall be carried out using frequency 2182 kHz
According to the GMDSS, distress communication on
VHF mode, shall be carried out using Channel 16
After manual activation of the SART, the light indicates
that? the SART is on standby
An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least
one MF coast station in which continuous alerting and
radiotelephony services are available, is called a Sea
Area A2
An IAMSAR Manual is consist of 3 (three) Volumes
An operator who receive a distress alert shall: inform the
master or person responsible for the ship
Appropriate call for distress situation on MF Frequincy is
2187.5 kHz
Base on IMO Model Course 1.25 and 1.26, it is
recommended that additional knowledge shall be given
regarding with BNWAS
Below equipment’s are included in the GMDSS system as
prescribed in SOLAS 1974 Chapter IV, except AIS
Below is respective routes transmission of INMARSAT
EPIRB when it is activated EPIRB – Satellite – NCS –
MCC – RCC – SAR Force
COSPAS-SARSAT Satellites are kind of Polar orbital
satellite
Distress call by telephony shall be commenced using the
word Mayday spoken three times
Distress call from a ship means, the ship is In imminent
danger and need immediate assistance
DISTRESS Frequency for DSC-MF is 2187.5 kHz
DSC Distress message consist of 4 (four) messages
DSC Routine message consist of Kind of communication
and Channel/frequency
EGC receivers shall be fitted on vessels plying in sea
area A1, A2 and .A3 where no NAVTEX services is
available
Every GMDSS ship 300 - 500 gt required to carry 2 unit
of portable VHF
In which of the following circumstances would you relay a
This requirement can be found in SOLAS 1974 Chapter
IV
Every persons who permitted to carry on a radio duties
shall have knowledge, understanding and proficiency in
accordance with STCW Code Section A-IV/2
Every ship shall carry SSAS unit to enable request
assistance when the ship is in danger of piracy and other
security threats. It is recommended to be introduce in
GMDSS training because it ensures that any thread on
security can easily detected
Every ships of 300 gt or above and trading international
voyage shall be equipped with radio equipment in
accordance with requirement of: SOLAS 1974 Chapter IV
Every SRR shall be aware of any incoming distress alert
from ships to avoid miss judges. Any incoming distress
alert shall be categorise into 3 categories, namely
Uncertainty phase, Alert phase and Distress phase
FEC or broadcast mode may be sent by NBDP by a coast
station when the ship station's receiver is tuned to the
appropriate NBDP frequency of the transmitting station
FEC or broadcast mode may be sent by NBDP by a coast
station when the ship station's 18 receiver is tuned to the
appropriate NBDP frequency of the transmitting station
Following introduction of the GMDSS, the GMDSS
Master Plan recommend that calling other GMDSS
stations using VHF Channel 16 should be avoided. The
reason is Calling another station can be done using VHF-
DSC Controller
For communications using NBDP, a station shall For
communications using NBDP, a station shall request for
working frequencies from the called station
Frequency 2182 is assigned for international distress
communication on MF telephony. The class of Emission
of MF frequency 2182 kHz. is H3E
HF Radio is a kind of communication with propagation by
Sky Wave propagation
How long shall the receive source of electrical power last
for ships constructed before 1 February 1995 which is not
provided with an emergency source or its emergency
source of electrical power does not comply fully with the
SOLAS convention 6 hours
How many hours can a 406 MHz EPIRB battery last,
upon activation? 48 hours
How often must a GMDSS operator test the vessel's 2182
kHz watchkeeping receiver? daily
If “C” is constant, “f” is frequency, and “λ” is wave-length,
relationship between radio wave length and frequency
can be formulated as C = f x λ
If a DSC distress alert is received on 6312.0 kHz and
subsequent communication is requested on voice, then
the radiotelephony equipment should be set on 6215.0
kHz.
If you discover on a body of an EPIRB written that the
working frequency is 1.6 GHz. It is means that the EPIRB
is INMARSAT EPIRB
If your DSC-MF is transmitting a distress alert
inadvertently on frequency 2187.5 kHz, you should
announce the cancellation on frequency 2182 kHz.
In accordance with STCW 1978 as amended in 2010, the
GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate is a Certificate of
Competency
In accordance with the SOLAS 1974 requirement, a
GMDSS ship shall carry at least one unit 3 cm Radar. 3
cm Radar means: A Radar working with 3 cm wave
length.
In addition to ITU Radio Regulation requirement on Radio
Operator Certification, STCW 1978 has regulate that
GMDSS Radio Operators shall has knowledge of below,
except for Pilot communication
In an automated VHF system, if the station called does
not acknowledge a DSC call, the call may be repeated
again on the same calling frequency after a period of 5
minutes
In an INMARSAT-A system, after a distress alert has
been sent, the ship station should wait for answerback
from which station before he sends the distress
message? Rescue Co-ordination Centre
In completion of a distress communication, a station in
command will indicate the completion of the
communication by the word Silonce Feenee
In DSC call, multiple call attempt means the distress alert
is transmitted? on all the MF/HF DSC frequencies once
In Indonesia, the institution of which is assign as RCC is
Harbour Master
In radio communication, a voice information transmitted is
formed as mixing of magnetic and electrical wave. To
hear the voice information on receiver, it has to be
Demodulated.
In radiotelephony, there are various class of emission can
be applied. Class of Emission G3E means Phase
Modulation
The signal of an L-Band EPIRB is routed to an RCC via -
distress message? When the Master or person
responsible for the ship not in distress considers the
further help is necessary
INMARSAT provides free of charge maritime safety
information service. The service is called as Safety Net
International NAVTEX is co-ordinated broadcast and
automatic reception of MSI on 518 kHz
International organization responsible on regulating in
regard with mobile satellite services is IMSO
International organization responsible on regulating
standard of the GMDSS radio operator for distress and
safety communication at sea is IMO
IRIDIUM satellites system place their satellites in low
orbital position. Therefore it is appropriate that the system
work in certain frequency band such as K-Band
LUT is a land based station which is used for receiving
signal from EPIRB transmission. This LUT is term used in
COSPAS/SARSAT EPIRB
Master instructed you to send the following message. "
Buoy CI is out of position at 260900Z" Which of the
following signals would you use to precede the call and
message Securite.
MF Radio is a kind of communication with propagation by
Ground wave propagation
MMSI for ship station is commence with figure/number
MID
MMSI of a COAST STATIONS can be found in ITU List
IV
NAVTEX is a very important and mandatory equipment
for every ship to carry. With NAVTEX, the ship will able to
receive MSI
Principle regarding ships Radio Watch-keeping to be
observed is prescribed in STCW Code 2010 Section A-
VIII/2
SAFETYNET and FLEETNET messages are services
provided by EGC system
SART can only be interrogated by X-Band Radar. X-Band
Radar is a Radar Working using frequency 10 GHz.
SARTs can only be interrogated by X-Band Radar
because SARTs are constructed with frequency 9.2 – 9.7
GHz.
SDPPI (Postel) is urged to issue General Operator
Certificate as prescribed in Radio Regulation, because
SDPPI is appointed Government institution as
Administration of the international organization named:
ITU
Ship station is receiving a distress call on her HF-DSC
Receiver station is not allowed to give DSC
Acknowledgement
Telegram cost from ships normally converted into
international currency. The currency is called Gold franc
The area which is not covered by NAVAREA shall
provide Maritime Safety Information by means of HF
TELEX
The average time for 406 MHz distress alert to be
received by the ground station is about 1 hours
The average time for 406 MHz distress alert to be
received by the ground station is about 1 hours
The carrier power of ship station transmitter shall not
exceed 25 watts
The function of Network Co-ordinating Station (NCS) in
INMARSAT Satellite system is Assigning, Controlling,
and Monitoring all channels of communication between
CES and SES
The GMDSS Radio Operators shall keep every contain of
messages their sent and received in secret. This is called
Observance of Secrecy
The height drop test for 406 MHz EPIRBs is 40 meters
The INMARSAT also provide a maritime information
through its service and this service is not free of charge.
This service called Fleet Net
The INMARSAT also provide a maritime information
through its service and this service is free of charge. This
service called Safety Net
The INMARSAT provides services on Distress, safety
and general communication services
The International SAR Convention which are currently in
use is adopted by IMO in 1979
The IRIDIUM Satellite space segment is a kind of lower
orbital satellite. The system operationally uses 66
satellites
The MID number of the 406 MHz EPIRB is changed
when there is change of ship owners
The minimum height drop test for a SART is 20 m
The MRCC is abbreviated from Maritime Rescue
Coordinating Centre
The range of the International NAVTEX transmissions is
400 nm
The reserve source of electrical power shall be capable of
supplying power to VHF and other radio installation which
can be connected to the reserve source at the same time
having only Area A2 GMDSS equipment? MF DSC and
Coast Earth Station (CES)
To change a direct current source to alternating current is
using a/an Inverter
Total telegram charges from ships to a land subscriber
will be depend on Amount of words of the telegram sent
Under SOLAS requirement, the main GMDSS equipment
shall be powered from: at least three separate shipboard
sources
Urgency call shall be commenced by using the word Pan
Pan spoken three times
VHF Radio is a kind of communication with propagation
by Line of sight communication
What communication system do L -Band EPTRBs use
INMARSAT
What is the purpose of delaying 3.5 to 4.5 minutes in
sending a second distress alert call on DSC? To allow a
Coast Radio Station to acknowledge
What is the respective frequencies for Search and
Rescue in the VHF and HF bands Ch 16 and 4215 kHz
What is the safety frequency for MSI in NBDP in the 4
MHz band? 4177.5 kHz.
When a person is over board, imminent danger is not
emerge and only call for other parties to participate to
locate the victim, this situation may be categories as:
Urgency
When a ship station is having intention to send message
by means of radiotelephony not using DSC Direct call,
she shall Call via a coast radio station
When a station is transmitting a safety call and message,
other ship stations shall Keep silent, listen and take
necessary notes
When an INMARSAT EPIRB is activated, the transmitted
signal will be sent to NCS
When DSC EPIRB is activated, the transmission will be
received by DSC VHF Channel 70
When the addressee and the SES are in the same time
ocean region, routine messages are normally routed via
When the addressee and the SES are in the same time
ocean region, routine messages are normally routed via
the CES in the country where the addressee is
When you discover on your DSC that there were a call
from station with MMSI 052512500, it means that the call
is from Group of Ships Station
When you discover on your DSC that there were a call
from station with MMSI 005251200, it means that the call
is from A Group of Ships Station
When you discover on your DSC that there were a call
from station with MMSI 525125700, it means that the call
is from A Ship Station
When you discover on your DSC that there were a call
from station with MMSI 852512500, it means that the call
is from A Personal DSC
When you hear an announcement of false distress alert
from another ship at frequency 2182 kHz., your MF/HF-
DSC Controller will show that previously received a
distress alert on 2187.5 kHz
When you hear an announcement of false distress alert
from another ship at frequency 2182 kHz., your MF/HF-
DSC Controller will show that previously received a
distress alert on 2187.5 kHz
When you hear an announcement of false distress alert
from another ship at frequency 8291 kHz., your MF/HF-
DSC Controller will show that previously received a
distress alert on 8414.5 kHz
When you hear an announcement of false distress alert
from another ship at frequency 6215 kHz., your MF/HF-
DSC Controller will show that previously received a
distress alert on 6312 kHz
When you listen a communication begun with the word
“Mayday”, you shall Keep listening and taking necessary
notes
When you read preamble of a NAVTEX message such as
EA305. It is means that the message is Navigational
Warning
When you read table on a List of Coast Radio Station,
you find a frequency with class of emission R3E. It is
means that the frequency is modulated in Telephony
When you switch on a SART, the SART will On Stand By
mode
When your DSC-MF/HF is transmitting inadvertently,
according to the GMDSS Master Plan, cancellation
should be addressed to All Stations
When your ship is sail in West Coast of Sumatra waters,
your INMARSAT station is covered by IOR Satellite
Which are the two methods available for sending distress
alert by a ship station plying exclusively in Area A2 ana
having only Area A2 GMDSS equipment? VHF DSC and
MF DSC
Which are the two methods available or sending distress
alert by a ship station plying exclusively in Area A2 and
406 MHz EPIRB or 1.6 GHz EPIRB
Which is the appropriate frequency/channel when you are
going announce a cancellation on false distress alert on
MF DSC Frequency 2182 kHz.
Which is the best means to transmit a distress alert for
ships plying in Area A4 ? 406 MHz EPIRB and MF/HF
GMDSS equipment
Which is the best means to transmit a distress alert for
ships plying in Area A4 406 MHz EPIRB and MF/HF
GMDSS equipment
Which of the following describes A1A classification of
emission? On-off-keyed Morse telegraphy
Which of the following describes F1B classification of
emission? Frequency shift keying
Which of the following describes H3E classification of
emission? Single-side band full carrier
Which of the following describes J3E classification of
emission? Single-side band suppressed carrier
Which of the following describes J3E classification of
emission? Single-side band suppressed carrier
Which of the following describes R3E classification of
emission? Single-side band reduced carrier
Which of the following Maritime Mobile Service Identities
(MMSI) belongs to a coast station? 002323142
Working frequencies for DSC-VHF EPIRB is 156.525
MHz.
Working frequency of INMARSAT EPIRB is 1.6 GHz.
you discover that your DSC was accidently transmitting a
distress call on Channel 70. The first thing you have to
act is Switch of the transmitter immediately
You have observed on your Radar screen a SART signal,
indicate that the SART is in the range of said to be far
away. You should see on your Radar display 12 dots
You have observed on your Radar screen a SART signal,
indicate that the SART is in the range of said to be far
away. You should see on your Radar display 12 dots
You have observed on your Radar screen a SART signal,
indicate that the distress ship is in the close range. You
should see on your Radar display 12 rings
You have read “Working frequency: 156.525 MHz.” on
the body of an EPIRB. It is means that the EPIRB is DSC
EPIRB
Your vessel has an INMARSAT - A SES and is in POR.
She is proceeding towards Beijing and is in distress near
Singapore. Which is the appropriate RCC you would
alert? Beijing RCC
Your vessel is in the Red Sea near Jeddah (IOR). She
has an INMARSAT-A terminal. You wish to send a
routine telex call to a subscriber in Perth (Australia)
Which is the appropriate CES you would use for the
communication? Perth (Australia)
Your vessel is in the Red Sea near Jeddah (IOR). She
has an INMARSAT-A terminal. You wish to send a
routine telex call to a subscriber in Perth (Australia)
Which is the appropriate CES you would use for the
communication Perth (Australia)