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Background and purpose Which of the following statements describes the carrier?
of the GMDSS.

What is the emission designation for VHF-FM?

Which of the following statements describes the carrier?

What is the signal transmitted in J2B mode?

What is the signal transmitted in J2B mode?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which statement regarding bandwidth and channel

spacing is correct?
During SAR operations, a Search and Rescue
Transponder (SART) would be triggered by transmission
of

A function of an EPIRB is to provide

An EPIRB

An EPIRB signal indicates

The function of a Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

is to

The correct mode of emission for HF radiotelephony SSB

transmission is
EPIRBs should not be transferred from one vessel to
another unless the
COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRBs use polar orbiting satellites and

The function of an AIS-SART is to

When you are very close to a distress position, the SART

signals on the radar would
Ships sailing exclusively in GMDSS Sea Areas A2 must
maintain continuous DSC watch on
GMDSS Sea Area A1 is best defined as being an area
within
GMDSS Sea Area A3 is an area within
GMDSS Sea Area A4 is best described as being an area
within
GMDSS Sea Area A2 is best defined as being within

What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS

VHF?
A half wave vertical dipole antenna has a radiation
pattern best described by:
What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS
VHF?
A half wave horizontal dipole antenna has a radiation
pattern best described by:
What is the most common type of antenna for GMDSS
MF-HF?
A vertical (whip) antenna has a radiation pattern best
described by?
What advantage does a vertical whip have over a long
wire?
A vertical quarter wave antenna with a good ground
connection will:
Propagation of MF radio waves is done mostly by means
of:
Which of the following frequency bands would most
likely provide reliable communications between two
stations that are 100 miles (185 km) apart?

At mid-day in summer, what would be the best choice in

attempting to communicate, using NBDP with a Coast
Radio Station some 800 miles (1481km) distant?

Which system has the least effective radius of

operation?
Which system is least likely to be affected by
atmospheric disturbances?
Which of the following systems is most likely to be
subject to fading or static interference?
Which system is most likely to be affected by
atmospheric disturbances?
Which of the following systems is least likely to be
subject to fading or static interference?
Propagation of VHF radiowaves is mostly by means of :

A safety precaution when working aloft is to

When operating in ice conditions it is important to

A normal antenna for a NAVTEX receiver would be a

Safety loop(s) on a long wire antenna

A safety precaution when working aloft near a

transmitter antenna is to switch the antenna to:
Insulators on a ship’s antenna system are used to

A normal antenna for a ship’s VHF radio would be a

Insulators are included in an antenna system to provide

a
A safety precaution when working aloft near a
transmitter antenna, is to
A dipole antenna is usually mounted as high as possible
to
A normal antenna for a ship’s VHF radio would be a

Safety loops are fitted to wire transmitting antennas to

A safety precaution when working aloft is to ensure the

transmitter is safe by
A safety loop is a feature of
Insulators are included in an antenna system in order to
provide a
Simple amplitude modulation means:

What statement best describes modulation?

What statement best describes modulation?

What statement best describes demodulation?

Which statement best describes amplitude modulation?

How many sidebands are present in a standard A.M.

signal?
How many sidebands are present in the J3E mode?
At mid-day, your position is in the East Mediterranean
Sea. What would be the best choice in attempting to
communicate with Varna Radio?

What is the signal transmitted in H3E mode?

What is the emission designation for MF-HF voice
signals?
What is the signal transmitted in H3E mode?
What is the channel spacing for MF-HF voice
frequencies?
What is the channel spacing for VHF channels?
Which emission mode occupies the most bandwidth?

Which mode occupies the least bandwidth?

What is the emission designation for MF-HF voice
signals?
Which statement best describes frequency modulation?

The abbreviation of telegraphy mode of radiation using

frequency modulation (NBDP) is
Which equation shows rigth ratio between the
frequency (f) and the wavelength (lambda) of radio
waves?

How many pieces of Emergency VHF portable

transceivers must a ship of 7500 GT be provided with?

Since 1-st of July 1997 every passenger ship shall be

additionally provided with:
What are the vessel equipment and personnel
requirements of GMDSS?
Which of the following is a functional or carriage
requirement for compulsory vessels?

What equipment is programmed to initiate transmission

of distress alerts and calls to individual stations?

Which statement is true regarding a vessel equipped

with GMDSS equipment that will remain in Sea Area A1
at all times?

Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the

primary source of transmitting locating signals?
What equipment is used in or near the survival craft?

What is the primary equipment for receiving MSI?

What equipment can be used to receive MSI?
If operating within Ocean Area, and outside of NAVTEX
coverage, a GMDSS equipped vessel must carry:

What system provides accurate vessel position

information to the GMDSS equipment?
What is the equipment carriage requirement for survival
craft under GMDSS?

Working channels of portable VHF for survival craft

(GMDSS approved) are at least:
How are paired NBDP frequencies normally used?

How are paired SSB frequencies normally used?

Identify the call sign that represents a ship's survival

craft
To maintain serviceability and availability of GMDSS
equipment on board ship, SBM means
Generally, communications on the Port Operations
Service are restricted to
According to international regulations VHF Ch.06 may be
used for
In the terrestrial radio service, the category, message
with the highest priority is a
A station causing interference with RT communications
between another ship and a coast station shall

VHF Ch.13 should be used for

The service that provides SafetyNET messages is
If a coast station asks for your AAIC, you should give your

The VHF RT channel to be used for inter-ship Safety of

Navigation is
Communications forbidden on Port Operations service
are those concerning
According to international regulations, VHF Ch.06 may
be used for
When reliable RT communication is practicable on VHF
RT, the recommended call is
In the terrestrial radio service, the category with the
highest priority is a
The time entered in the GMDSS radio logbook should be

The message type with the highest priority is

When conducting on-board VHF communications, an
operator may use
In the event of a Distress situation, the transmission of
the Distress Alert and message is authorised by

With respect to Distress communications the MAIN

function of the On Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) is to

The primary function of an MRCC within GMDSS is to

provide a
After using DSC to set up Routine RT communications
between a ship and a coast station, the control station is

In the terrestrial radio service, the category with the

highest priority is
When conducting on-board VHF communications, an
operator should use
The emission or mode control of an MF/HF transceiver

Using high or maximum power on an MF transmitter

would give a typical range of
A common abbreviation for the mode of emission for a
RT distress message on 2182 kHz is
The emission or mode used for RT (voice) operation on
MF is
On MF and HF transmitters the emission or mode control

The Radio Telex mode to be used when broadcasting a

Distress Message, on 2174.5kHz, is:
Selecting low power on Marine VHF Radio will:
The power level control on a transceiver should be used
to select the
GMDSS Sea Area Al is best described as being an area
within
The correct mode of emission for a RT distress message
on 2182 kHz is
The correct class of emission for a MF Radiotelex
transmission is
The mode of emission used for voice on MF and HF is
The Radio Telex mode to be used for one-to-one
communications, with automatic error correction, is:

One of the advantages of using J3E is

The maximum output power of marine VHF is limited to

An Automatic Gain Control adjusts the

The control which automatically adjusts the Radio
Frequency amplification is known as an
An activated Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
would produce indication blips on
COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB coverage is

An EPIRB signal indicates..

IMO recommends that, when deploying a Search and

Rescue Transponder (SART), it should be:
The equipment that transmits on 406 MHz is
During SAR operations, a Search and Rescue
Transponder (SART) would be triggered by transmission
of

What statement is true regarding the additional

equipment carriage requirement imposed for the
survival craft of vessels over 500 gross tons?

Vessels operating in which sea area(s) are required to

carry either Inmarsat or HF equipment or a combination
thereof under GMDSS?

Which of the following statements concerning

maintenance requirements is true?

In order to satisfy the SOLAS Convention requirements

there is no on-board maintainer, vessels trading in areas
A3&A4 must carry duplicate of equipment as follows:

A ship operating in sea area A-1 must have the following

provisions for maintenance:
A ship operating in sea area A3 must have the following
provisions for maintenance?
Which of the following references should the GMDSS
Radio Operator consult for information on the proper
operation of equipment?
What statement is true regarding tests and maintenance
that could be provided for the SART?

Which factor does not affect the range at which a SART

will be detected by RADAR:
The SART transmits a signal which appears as a straight
line of “blips” on the radar screen. Distance between
“blips” is:

To set-up the MF/HF Transceiver for telex call to a coast

station, the operator must:

To set-up the MF/HF Transceiver for a telex call to a

coast station, the operator must:

ARQ-mode means:

FEC-mode means:

What would the number 1090 indicate?

Which one of the following is a ship station selcall?

What number will a ship station use to identify itself

using NBDP?
If the vessel is within range of NAVTEX broadcasts and
both the Inmarsat-C and the NAVTEX receiver are
inoperative the GMDSS operator should

MSI is sent by means of:

NAVTEX Transmissions in simple English are sent on:

How many hours before sailing the NAVTEX receiver

must be switched on to ensure receiving on all Maritime
Safety Information?

Which services are available through Enhanced Group

Calls?
Urgency and safety communications by NBDP should
normally establish in:
What is the international direct-printing service for the
promulgation of maritime safety information (MSI) in the
English language pertaining to coastal waters up to
about 400 miles offshore?
Which statement is NOT true regarding the NAVTEX
system?

Which statement is NOT true regarding the NAVTEX

system?

What service was established by IMO and IHO for the

purpose of coordinating the transmission of navigational
warnings to ships in co-ordinated geographical areas?

Which ship’s document describes the number of EPIRBs

onboard?
Which of the following statements are true?

Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS

Radio Operator requirements is false?

Which of the following statements are true?

Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board

ship?
How long must the radio log be retained on board
before sending it to the ship-owner?
Which of the following log-keeping statements is true?

Which of the following maintenance functions is not

responsibility of the GMDSS radio operator?
What is the minimum requirement of a GMDSS radio
operator?

Which of the following is the minimum license

requirement of a GMDSS Radio Operator?
Which statement is false regarding the radio operator
requirements for a GMDSS-equipped ship station?

What is a minimum operator license(or certificate)

required to perform or supervise the performance of at-
sea servicing, adjustments or maintenance which may
affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station?

What is the minimum operator license required to

perform or supervise the performance of at-sea
adjustments, servicing or maintenance which may affect
the proper operation of the GMDSS station?

Which of the following documents are required by

GMDSS for passenger ships on international voyages?

Which of the following documents are required for

vessels under GMDSS?
What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult
regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel
equipment?

What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult

regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel
equipment?

Which of the following is the call sign for a Bulgarian

coast station?
All stations are forbidden to carry:

What is the frequency range for MF?

What is the frequency range for MF?
What is the frequency range for HF?
What is the primary frequency range for long distance
skywave communications?
What is the primary frequency range for long distance
skywave communications?
What is the frequency range for VHF?
What is the frequency range for UHF?
What is the frequency range for SHF?
ITU-channel 608 means:
 How many pieces of Emergency VHF portable
transceivers must a ship of 450 GT be provided with?

How many navareas are there in the world?

Are VHF radio waves reflected by the ionosphere?
What is the approximate range of MF radio waves during
the day time?
What is the wavelength, if the frequency is 4 MHz?
What is the frequency, if the wavelength is 7.5 m?
The abbreviation of telephony mode of radiation using
phase modulation is
The abbreviation of telephony mode of radiation using
amplitude modulation, SSB, suppressed carrier is

The abbreviation of telephony mode of radiation using

amplitude modulation, SSB, full carrier is
Principles and basic How does a coast station notify a ship that it has a
features of the Maritime message for the ship?
Mobile Service

Which is valid Sell Call for a HF NBDP station using ARQ?

Which type of transmission is used for transmitting ARQ

and FEC from Ship Radio Station?
Which type of transmission is used for transmitting USB
MF/HF call?
What is defined as an area, outside sea area A1, A2 and
A3 within the radiotelephone coverage of an at least one
MF/HF DSC coast station as defined by IMO?

The primary purpose of the GMDSS is:

What is the fundamental concept of GMDSS?

What is the basic concept of GMDSS?

GMDSS is a system primarily based on:

What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?

GMDSS is required for which of the following:

Which communications functions must all vessels be

capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by the
International Maritime Organization?

Which of the following is a required GMDSS function?

Which of the following is a required GMDSS function?

GMDSS-equipped ships will be required to perform

which of the following communication functions

What equipment is associated with the land or

terrestrial systems?
Within a single sea area, what is the primary reason
GMDSS imposes carriage requirements for different
radio subsystems?

What is defined as an area within the radiotelephone

coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which
continuous DSC alerting is available?

If a vessel is engaged in local trade and at no point in its

voyage travels outside of the range of a VHF shore
station with continuous DSC alerting then the vessel is
operating in what area?

What is defined as an area, outside sea area A1, within

the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast
station in which continuous DSC alerting is available?

What sea area is defined as being within range of a

shore-based MF station which provides for continuous
DSC alerting?

What equipment is associated with the space systems?

What is defined as an area, excluding sea areas A1 and

A2, within the coverage of an INMARSAT geostationary
satellite in which continuous alerting is available?
Which of the following region lies outside Sea Areas A1,
A2, and A3?
What are the mandatory DSC watch-keeping
bands/channels
Which of the following watches must a compulsory
vessel maintain when sailing in Sea Area A1?

A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A-2 is required

to maintain watch on?
A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A3 is required to
maintain a watch on?
How many HF DSC distress watch channels must be
guarded by a compulsory vessel underway?
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-
16?

Proper watch keeping includes the following:

Proper watch keeping includes the following:

Which of the following situations would normally use the

urgency priority?
Which of the following situations would normally use the
voice designation “Securite”?

To avoid harmful interference all ship’s stations shall

transmit at:
The part of transmitter which separates Antenna from
Power amplifier, is:
The part of Receiver, which separates signal from carrier,
is:
Which is the part of the transmitter equipment by which
the power is emitted in the space?:
Shipboard transmitters using G3E emission may not
exceed what radiated power?
Ships sailing exclusively in GMDSS Sea Areas A2 must
maintain continuous DSC watch on
GMDSS Sea Area A1 is best defined as being an area
within
GMDSS Sea Area A3 is an area within

GMDSS Sea Area A4 is best described as being an area

within
GMDSS Sea Area A2 is best defined as being within

A single frequency DSC distress call attempt is available

on:
Shipboard communication equipment required for
GMDSS will be specified by:
Which is the document that permits using radio
spectrum and emitting equipment on board ?

Area in GMDSS are divided as follows:

According to the rules of GMDSS vessels equipped for all

sea areas have to be provided with:
What is Class of Emission?

NBDP is always used on board of SOLAS ships.

Maritime VHF phone public communications are

normally conducted on:
VHF INT channels are numbered as follows:
The term “ITU channels” means:

Simplex is:

What is the relation between frequency and

wavelength?
What are the advantages of single side band modulation
(J3E) to amplitude modulation (A3E)?
Could a holder of ROC navigate in Area 3 as a deck
officer? Explain.

Which blocks (stages) defines transmitter sensitivity?

Antenna pattern means:

Which of the following frequencies have NOT been
designated for Maritime Safety Information
promulgation in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System?

Chose a band to communicate, using NBDP with a coast

radio station 50 NM distant?
State the true concerning NAVTEX:
Which ITU service document will you use for identifying
station transmitting MSI?
Your navigation is in areas A1, A2, A3. Ship owner has
chosen duplicating and shore-based maintenance
methods for availability. Your ship is 500 GT. How many
two-way portable VHF stations and SARTs must the ship
carry?

The propagation path for signals from a VHF radio, under

normal atmospheric conditions, would be
The main propagation path for H24 communications on
an MF radio frequency is
The propagation path used by satellite EPIRB equipment
is
The propagation path used by HF signals, from the SSB
radio, to achieve long-range communications, is

Communications through the Inmarsat system are by

The main path of propagation for H24 communication

on an 8 MHz radio frequency is
Sky wave propagation is an important feature of H24
communication on
When choosing an HF band for a specific range, one of
the guidelines is
The propagation path used by Inmarsat equipment is

Line-of-sight propagation would mainly involve

One of the guidelines when choosing an High Frequency
(HF) band for a specific range, is
Sky wave propagation is an important feature of H24
communication on
The propagation path taken by a radio signal on VHF
Ch.16 is
On an MF transceiver, DUPLEX operation is the use of
one
A set of ITU RT paired frequencies can be described as
Simplex operation is where one frequency is used for

On a transceiver, DUPLEX operation is the use of one

On a transceiver, SIMPLEX operation is the

Communications through the Inmarsat system are by

Ship to ship Safety of Navigation RT communication on

Ch.13 VHF uses a
How long is a wave (what is the wavelength) with
frequency of 1456 MHz?
Which is the document that permits using radio
spectrum and emitting equipment on board ?

Which frequency is used for DSC on MF? And the

associated frequencies used for telephony and telex?

Media frequencies (MF) during the day can propagate

What means is used to avoid mutual interference by

stations in the NAVTEX system?

What means are used to prevent the reception of

unwanted broadcasts by vessels utilizing the NAVTEX
system?

Which information determines if a NAVTEX message is to

be rejected?

Which is a correct statement regarding NAVTEX message

format?
What happens when the storage memory capacity of the
NAVTEX receiver is exceeded?

Which function should be performed only by the holder

of a GMDSS Radio Maintainer's license on a NAVTEX
receiver?

Which message subject matter cannot be disabled by

the operator of a NAVTEX receiver?
Which message subject matter can be programmed to
be rejected or disabled by the operator of a NAVTEX
receiver?

What is an indication of an out-of-paper condition on a

NAVTEX receiver?
Which statement is true of a NAVTEX receiver?

Areas referred to by NAVTEX are the same as:

NAVAREAs referred to in NAVTEX are the same as used

in:
NAVAREAs referred to in NAVTEX are the same as used
in:
NAVTEX broadcasts are sent:

Which of the following is the primary international

NAVTEX frequency?
NAVTEX transmitters have a range of:

Which International Convention provides for Mobile

Radio Telecommunications Services:
What periodic inspection is required in order to remain
in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS
radio station inspections?

Propagation of VHF radiowaves is mostly by means of :

At mid-day, Your position is in the East Mediterranean

Sea what would be the best choice in attempting to
communicate with Burgas Radio?

Shipboard transmitters using G3E emission may not

exceed what carrier PEP power?
What should a station operator do before making a
transmission?

Which is the part of the transmitter equipment by which

the power is emitted in the space?:
What is the working frequency of the SART, which is
approved for use in the GMDSS area A4:
Which ship document describes the number of VHF
DSC’s on board ?
The number of the SART’s on vessels over 300 GT, but
less than 500 GT:
Which type of operation is using the Ship MF/HF Stations
when transmitting in J2B mode ?
What information does the International SafetyNET
promulgate?
The primary frequency for transmission of MSI via EGC
SafetyNET is:
 FEC Mode means:

What will be the Number of Inmarsat std.C SES if the

MID is 207 and the C/S is LZ2NI?
Principles and basic What modes of communication can be used in Inmarsat
features of the Maritime C system?
Mobile Service

Which functions may the holder of GMDSS General

Operator License NOT perform on the Inmarsat C
equipment?

Which Inmarsat Mobile Number belongs to an Inmarsat

Fleet 77 ship earth station?
Which address must you type to send message from
your Inmarsat C terminal to another Inmarsat C ship
earth station?

What is the two-digit code in the Inmarsat C system for

asking medical advice from shore authority?

What is the meant by “CES”?

What is the primary function of an NCS

What is usually the first step for a GMDSS Radio

Operator to take when initiating a distress priority
message via Inmarsat?

You receive a telex with the senders ID of

32070810.What type of terminal send this message to
your vessel?

Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat – F-

77 terminal
Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat –
Mini-M terminal
Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat – C
terminal?
Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat-B
terminal?
Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat - F-77
terminal?
You receive a telex with the senders I.D. of 420721511.
What type of terminal sent this message to your vessel?

Which of the following would indicate an Inmarsat-C

terminal?
Which of following modes of communications are
available when using Inmarsat-C?
Which mode of communications is NOT possible through
an INMARSAT-C SES?
The best way to test the INMARSAT-C terminal is:

You receive a telex with the senders I.D. of 433863491.

What type of terminal sent this message to your vessel?

Which longitude corresponds to the AOR-W satellite for

Inmarsat communications?
Which functions may the holder of GMDSS General
Operator License NOT perform on the Inmarsat-C
equipment?

What is an example of a locating signal?

What may be used as a homing signal by the search and
rescue vessels in the immediate vicinity of the ship?

After activation EPIRB will transmit locatable and

identifiable signals for up to:
Distress messages are sent on Inmarsat - C using the
following service
Services available using Inmarsat Fleet 77 are
The service which provides SafetyNET messages is
The ISDN and MPDS data communications facility is
available using
Inmarsat-C satellite equipment should be fitted with a

Fleet 77/Inmarsat-B installations use

A small omnidirectional antenna is used with
The antenna used by an Inmarsat F 77 is
Real mode and Global mode are:
Doppler shifting is use to/for:

Starting from 2009 Inmarsat Telephone Contry Codes

(Ocean Regions Codes) will be:
Starting from 2009 Inmarsat Telex Contry Codes (Ocean
Regions Codes) will be:
What is the minimal information quantity to be charged
by CES for INMARSAT C?
Which are the approved INMARSAT stations for GMDSS?
Can the stations of other standards work in distress
traffic?

Which Inmarsat Mobile Number belongs to an Inmarsat

C ship earth station?
Purpose and use of Which of the following frequencies is used
Digital Selective Calling internationally for ship to shore DSC routine calls on the
MF band?

Which frequency is assigned for MF DSC ship to ship

calling for general communication?
What is the MID?
How many digits are in the MID (Maritime Identification
Digits)?
What does the MID (Maritime Identification Digits)
signify?
Which of the following statements concerning MMSI is
true?

Which of the following statements concerning MMSI is

true?
Which of the following statements concerning MMSI is
true?
A DSC call is received from a station with a MMSI
number of 002070810. Which of the following types of
stations is it from?

Which of the following numbers indicates a ship station

MMSI?
Which of the following numbers indicates a BG flag ship
station?
Which of the following MMSI numbers indicates a BG
flag ship station?
A valid MMSI number for a DSC call to a specific group of
vessels is:
DSC transmissions are encoded:

DSC transmissions are received:

What is first sent by all MF-HF DSC transmissions?

VHF-DSC transmissions are encoded and transmitted in
what emission mode?
When sending a DSC call:

Which of the following statements concerning DSC

equipment is true?

If time cannot be included in distress call, composed in

accordance with ITU Rec. M.493, then the time
information signals shall be transmitted automatically as
the digit:
Properly formatted DSC transmissions can request which
of the following emissions for follow on
communications?

What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio

Operator fails to insert updated information when
initiating a DSC distress alert?

An MF DSC Urgency Alert should be transmitted on

Routine DSC Alerts between ships are permitted on

A VHF DSC All Ships Safety Alert should be transmitted

on
An MF DSC Safety Alert should be transmitted on
A coast station making a DSC international Routine
shore-to-ship alert transmits on
VHF Ch.70 can be used to make DSC

To make a national ship-to-shore DSC Alert, your first

choice of MF frequencies should be
To make an international DSC Routine ship-to-shore
alert,the ship transmits on
The correct channel for making Routine DSC Alerts in the
VHF band is
Routine DSC Calls can be made on 2187.5 kHz
A ship makes a Routine manual DSC ship-to-shore alert
but receives no response. Further alerts may be made

The use of VHF Ch.70 is for

Routine DSC alerts are permitted on VHF Ch.70
Routine DSC ship-to-ship alerts are permitted on
The correct RT (voice) signal to be used when sending a
Distress Message on behalf of another vessel is

The correct DSC Alert, Call or Announcement to be used

before sending a Distress Message on behalf of another
vessel is

The correct DSC Alert/Call category to announce a

navigation warning is
The correct DSC Alert category to be used when your
own vessel is in grave and imminent danger is

The correct DSC Alert/Call category to be used prior to

requesting a Medical Evacuation is
 The correct RT (voice) signal to be used when sending a
navigation warning is
The correct RT (voice) signal to be used when requesting
a Medical Evacuation is
The correct RT (voice) signal to be used when your own
vessel is in grave and imminent danger is
“Individual” and “Selective” are:

Choose DSC frequency:

What determines what category of DSC call will you use?

What signal is used to allow a DSC modem to detect an

error in the format of the received DSC distress
message?

Which VHF channel should be used to initiate

transmission of DSC distress alert?
Which kind of station can have MMSI number
002725000
Which kind of station can have MMSI number
027150001
Which frequency is assigned for transmiting DSC
DISTRSESS alert on the MF band?
VHF Ch.70 can be used to make DSC

DISTRESS Alerting State the action to be taken after sending a false Distress
Alert on 8414.5kHz, indicating J3E

State the action to be taken after sending a false

Inmarsat-C Distress Alert
The VHF channel for ship-to-ship RT communications
relating to Safety of Navigation is
State the action to be taken after sending a false Distress
Alert on 2187.5kHz

Who will normaly acknowledge DSC distress relay?

In case of distress traffic you must always use distress

signal “MAYDAY” when:
In case of distress traffic you must always use distress
signal “MAYDAY” when:
How many kinds are the procedures for distress calling in
DSC on HF?
You have received acknowledgment to your distress
message on 2187,5 kHz. On what frequency will you lead
the oncoming conversation? And on what frequency will
you send your messages in NBDP mode?

Who can transmit the words “Seelonce Finee”?

The Coast radio-station has sent distress relay

acknowledgement in return of your own call. what
category of acknowledgement has it used?

Distress sigal Consists of the word

What equipment is used to send distress alerts and calls
to individual stations?
A DSC Distress alert:

In all cases, the transmit frequency of a MF/HF console

DSC distress alert:
Repetition of a DSC Distress call is normally automatic if
not acknowledged after a delay of:
DSC relays of Distress Alerts by vessels:

A MF/HF DSC Distress call:

If a GMDSS Radio Operator initiates a DSC distress

transmission but does not insert a message, what
happens?

What action should be taken on receipt of a distress

alert?
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should
take when a DSC distress alert is received?

What is the proper format for a distress follow on voice

transmission? (3x is three times)
What information should be included in a distress follow
on voice transmission?
What information should be included in a distress follow
on voice transmission?
The Radiotelephone Safety signal is:
What action should you take after sending a false
distress alert on INMARSAT-C?

Part of GMDSS which has direct responsibility for SAR

operations is called:
In case of emergency, radiocommunications between
aeroplane and ship are usually perform at:

For “On-scene” communications, vessel in distress and

SAR Aircraft should use:
How many total frequencies are available for DSC
distress alerting?
How many NBDP frequencies are available under GMDSS
for distress-related messages?
Which of the following are the MF/HF DSC Distress
watch frequencies?
Which of the following is not a DSC watch frequency?

Which of the following channels and modes should be

used when initiating a distress alert transmission?

You send a VHF-DSC distress alert. What channel do you

use for the follow-on voice transmission?
You send a MF-DSC distress alert. What frequency do
you use for the follow-on voice transmission?
You send a HF-DSC alert on 8414.5 kHz. What frequency
do you use for the voice transmission?
Which of the following situations would normally use the
voice designation “Securite”?

The RT signal PAN PAN should used for a

Your vessel has sighted a hazard to shipping in GMDSS
Sea Area A1. Your initial announcement to other vessels
should be a Ch70 DSC:

The RT signal SECURITE should used for a

A VHF DSC Distress Alert Relay would normally be
followed by a:
You receive an All Stations DSC Safety Alert on 2187.5
kHz, you should
After transmitting a VHF DSC Distress Alert in Sea Area
A1, you should expect a subsequent acknowledgement
by RT on

A VHF DSC Distress Alert Relay should be sent on

The RT signal PAN PAN should used for a
Your vessel has sighted a hazard to shipping in GMDSS
Sea Area A1. Your initial announcement to other vessels
should be a Ch70 DSC:

A DSC Distress Alert Relay should only be sent on the

authority of
A VHF DSC Distress Alert, unless acknowledged or reset,
will automatically repeat after
After transmitting a MF DSC Safety Alert, the RT call
should be transmitted on
The signal “Seelonce Feenee” should only be transmitted
by
A meteorological warning should be preceded by the RT
signal
The RT signal that indicates return to normal working is

After transmitting a DSC Distress Alert Relay on Ch. 70,

you should switch to
A DSC Distress Alert should only be sent on the authority
of the
Your vessel is in GMDSS Sea Area A1, drifting ashore and
you require a tow. You should initially transmit a VHF
DSC

Your vessel is in Sea Area A2 and is in grave and

imminent danger and requires immediate assistance,
you should initially transmit a

After transmitting a VHF DSC Urgency Alert, the RT call

and message is usually sent on
To announce an unscheduled meteorological warning a
coast station should transmit a DSC
You are in Sea Area A2 and require medical advice. You
should initially transmit an MF DSC:
You are in GMDSS Sea Area A2 and have received a MF
DSC Distress Alert you should
A VHF DSC Distress Alert should be sent on
The signal SEELONCE MAYDAY indicates
Your vessel is in Sea Area A1 and is in grave and
imminent danger and requires immediate assistance,
you should initially transmit a

The RT signal used by a control station to impose silence

is
You receive a VHF DSC Urgency Call you should
You are in Sea Area A1 and require medical assistance
from Venice Rdo. You should initially transmit a VHF DSC
 Your vessel is in GMDSS Sea Area A1 and you have
sighted an unlit buoy. To warn other ships, you should
transmit a VHF DSC

You receive an MF DSC Urgency Alert you should

The correct form for an RT Distress Message following a
DSC Distress Alert is

You are in GMDSS Sea Area A1 and have received a VHF

DSC Distress Alert you should
The signal “Seelonce Feenee” indicates
A designated DSC Distress Alert contains
State the action to be taken after sending a false Distress
Alert on VHF Ch70

State the action to be taken after sending a false Distress

Alert by EPIRB
Requirements for Power Should lead batteries and Ni-Cd batteries be located in
Supply the same room?
What is the total voltage and capacity of two 12V
batteries coupled in series if each battery has capacity of
100 Ah?

The best indication of the Nickel-Cadmium cell’s state of

charge is:
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?

The state of charge of a liquid lead-acid battery can be

determined by
The specific gravity of lead-acid battery electrolyte is
checked with
How many hours of work a fully charged 24v/235 Ah
Lead Acid reserve battery must provide for the radio
installation for the purpose of conducting distress and
safety communication in case of failure of the ship’s
main and emergency sources of electrical power?

A lead acid battery may be considered fully discharged if

the specific gravity reading is
When maintaining lead acid batteries, protective
clothing should be worn because
The electrolyte of a lead acid battery is
When measuring the specific gravity, a fully charged lead
acid battery in good condition is
 GMDSS batteries must be:

what is the voltage of a just charged new lead battery at

a slow charge (I= 0,1 C, used as reserved power source in
GMDSS installations and possessing 12 cells)?

It is important to ventilate a ship’s battery locker to

Other The word QUICK is spelled conform the international

phonetic alphabet:
The word SATCOM is spelled conform the international
phonetic alphabet:
The word SCHIP is spelled conform the international
phonetic alphabet:
The word LOBITH is spelled conform the international
phonetic alphabet:
ОТГОВОР а) ОТГОВОР б)
The carrier consists of at least 3 separate but The carrier is a Radio Frequency (RF) signal that
closely spaced frequencies is modified to carry intelligence

F3C J2B
The carrier is a Radio Frequency (RF) signal that The carrier is a RF signal that is always required
is modified to carry intelligence to carry the information
A full carrier and one sideband A full carrier and two sidebands

A reduced carrier and the upper sidebands Two sidebands, upper and lower

An RF carrier is always required to carry the There is only a single tone used in J2B mode
information
Bandwidth & channel values do not vary with Channel spacing values are a function of
emission mode bandwidth values
S-Band radar EPIRB

A secondary method of Distress Alerting Two-way communications for survival craft use

Indicates the position of a Distress incident or Is a ship's primary method of Distress Alerting
survivors
That the primary Distress Alerting methods may That survivors have abandoned ship
have failed
Indicate the position of a Distress Provide two-way communications for survival
incident/survivors on X-band/3cm/9GHz radar craft

J3E H3E

EPIRB's registration details are changed Nearest MRCC is notified in writing

Inmarsat LESs DSC equipped coast stations

Allow two-way communications for survival craft Allow Distress Alerting by satellite

Not change at all Change to blips

2187.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF 8414.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF

MF RT range of at least one shore station MF RT range of an MF shore station

providing continuous MF DSC alerting
MF RT range of at least one shore station 50 to 600 miles from the coast
providing continuous MF DSC alerting
MF RT range of at least one shore station having continuous global coverage of the COSPAS-
continuous MF DSC alerting SARSAT system
HF RT range of at least one shore station RT range of an MF shore station providing
providing continuous HF DSC alerting continuous MF watch
Horizontally polarized circular antenna Long wire antenna

A figure eight A cardioid

Horizontally polarized circular antenna Long wire antenna

A figure eight A cardioid

Horizontally polarized whip antenna Long wire antenna

A figure eight A cardioid

It radiates more signal fore and aft It radiates equally well in all directions

Act like a half wave antenna Not function due to being grounded

Ground waves Ionosphere waves

The Low Frequency (LF) band The Medium Frequency (MF) band

MF Higher HF bands

HF NBDP SITOR MF NBDP

NAVTEX Inmarsat

HF NBDP Inmarsat

MF/HF radiotelephony VHF DSC

HF NBDP Inmarsat

ground waves ionospherical waves

disable the transmitter by removing the supply ensure the transmission mode is at H3E
fuses
make frequent test calls keep warm
directional antenna parabolic dish within a protective dome

allow leakage of excess electromagnetic energy support the antenna should increased tension
to earth cause the weak-link to break
earth as a safety precaution; and transmitter the transmitter on low power, and tuned to 2182
supply fuses removed kHz
offer a low resistance path to earth for offer a high resistance path to earth for
electromagnetic energy electromagnetic energy
loop antenna 6 to 9 metre whip

low breaking strain low resistance path to earth

lock the frequency on 2182 kHz with transmitter ensure the transmission mode is at H3E
on low power and J3E
reduce damage from funnel emissions improve reception of Navtex broadcasts

1-1.5m dipole Yagi

act as an essential radiation element of the
antenna
switching to the standby position and selecting
low power
an active whip antenna
high electromagnetic resistance path to earth
isolate the antenna from earth
connect the antenna and switch to low power
a long wire antenna
low electromagnetic resistance path to earth

Alteration of carrier phase upon variation of Alteration of carrier frequency upon variation of
amplitude of the signal amplitude of the signal
Imposing intelligence onto a radio carrier signal Changing mark-space to 1 and 0

Imposing intelligence onto a radio carrier signal Converting the carrier from a low frequency to a
higher frequency
De-tuning the receiver to remove interfering Removing atmospheric noise from the signal
signals
The character data from the terminal is changed The frequency is varied in synchronization with
to audio tones the modulating signal

One Four

Two sidebands and a carrier One upper sideband

VHF-FM 28 MHz band

Two sidebands, upper and lower A reduced carrier and the lower sideband
F1B J3E

Two side bands, upper and lower Reduced carrier and the lower side band
2.8 kHz 500 Hz

2,7 kHz 6 kHz

J2B J3E

H3E J2B
F1B J3E

Both the amplitude and frequency are changed The frequency is changed by the information
by the modulating signal signal and the amplitude remains unchanged.

F1C F1B

f = c X lambda f = c X 2 X 3.14 X lambda

0 1

HF MSI Receiver Second Navtex Receiver

Two licensed GMDSS radio operators Equipment carriage requirements

A compulsory vessel must carry at least two (2) A compulsory vessel must satisfy certain
licensed GMDSS Radio Operators equipment carriage requirements that are
determined by the where the vessel sails

Navtex GPS

The vessel must be provided with a radio VHF DSC alerting may be the sole means of
installation capable of initiating the distress alerting
transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerting
from the position from which the ship is
normally navigated

Radio Direction Finder (RDF) An EPIRB transmitting on 406 MHz

Navtex Fathometer

SART EPIRB
EGC receiver HF NBDP
An Inmarsat-B terminal A GPS receiver

GPS Cospas-Sarsat

At least three approved two-way VHF At least two approved two-way VHF
radiotelephones on every passenger ship and radiotelephones on every cargo ship between
cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards 300-500 GT (gross tons)

Channel 16 and 1(one) additional simplex VHF Channel 16, Channel 13 and Channel 6
channel
These are normally used for FEC communications These are normally used for DSC
with coast radio stations communications with coast radio stations

These are normally used for FEC communications These are normally used for DSC
with coast radio stations communications with coast radio stations

LZOP 207123456 LZOP lifeboat

a recognised shore based company is the ship's GMDSS GOC operator is responsible
responsible for maintenance for maintenance
Maritime Safety Information broadcasts Bridge to bridge communications

Ship to shore communications Routine DSC alerting

Weather observation Message to agent on ship’s business

Cease transmission on the first request by the Change the mode of emission being used
coast station

Routine inter-ship communication DSC Safety alerting

Cellular system Internet
Gold Franc exchange rate Credit card number

Ch.70 Ch.13

The safety of persons in an emergency Public correspondence

On board communications Ship to shore communications

PORT CITY (x l) this is SEA STAR (x 2) PORT CITY (x 3) this is SEA STAR (x 3)

Medical message Weather report

UTC Zone time

Gale warning Telephone call to owners

Ch.15 or 17 Ch.12 or 13

The person responsible for equipment The Chief Engineer or person in charge of the
maintenance engine room

Recover and switch off the EPIRB Fix the position of the casualty using an EPIRB

Coordination role for search and rescue Communication control function within the
operations COSPAS-SARSAT system
The coast station Any coastguard station

Gale warning RT call to pilot

Ch.72 or Ch.77 Ch.25 or Ch.27

Reduces the received gain automatically Increases the range of the transmitter

Worldwide 50 miles

FM SSB

FSK DSB

Selects the type of modulation Controls the selection of the ITU Channel

J3E ARQ

Use more battery energy Give maximum range

Minimum power necessary to maintain
communications
VHF RT range of at least one shore station
providing continuous VHF DSC alerting
R3E
Correct transceiver transmission frequency
Approximately 100 to 150 miles from the coast
F1B

F1B J3E

F3E A3E
H3E ARQ

The signal is less efficient than R3E The received signal is clearer than H3E

10 Watt 25 Watts

Upper or lower sideband Radio frequency (RF) gain

Automatic Gain Control Automatic Mode Control

X-Band Radar Inmarsat Equipment

GMDSS sea areas Al, A2, A3 and A4 (global between 70 degrees North and 70 degrees South
only
That one or more persons may be in distress, Position, course and speed of vessel in distress
and may have abandoned ship
Placed upright as high as possible above sea Inside the liferaft, upright on the floor protected
level from rain
SART GMDSS hand-held Radio
S-Band radar EPIRB

Additional carriage of two radio equipped A second radar transponder is required.

lifeboats is required

All sea areas A3

The options are duplication of equipment, at- Compulsory vessels between 300-500 gross tons
sea maintenance, and shore-based maintenance are required only to provide one maintenance
option, while compulsory vessels larger than 500
gross tons and all passenger vessels are required
to provide any two of the three maintenance
options

DSC VHF Radio DSC VHF Radio and either MF or HF Radio or SES

Shore Based Maintenance Duplication of Equipment

Duplication of Equipment Shore Based Maintenance

ITU List of Equipment Operations The manufacturer's operator manuals

To fully verify operation within manufacturer’s
specifications would require measuring
equipment to generate 9 GHz signals; generally
beyond the scope of on-board maintenance
Extreme care should be exercise because testing
of the SART may be received by other vessels
and may by interpreted as a distress condition or
provide interference with other vessels’ safe
navigation

The type of RADAR and how it is operated The weather conditions

0.2 NM 0.4 NM

Select J3E mode for proper telex operations Select F1B mode or J2B mode, depending on the
equipment manufacture

Select J3E mode for proper FEC operations Select F1B mode or J2B mode, depending on the
equipment manufacturer

Characters are sent in groups containing 3 char. Each character is followed by Control signal for
in group checking
Characters are sent in groups containing 3 char. Each character is followed by Control signal for
in group checking
A ship MMSI number A coast station MMSI number
11243 1104

Four digit selcall Five digit selcall or 9 digit MMSI number

Select 518 kHz ARQ on the MF/HF console to Request repairs of the Sat-C system and wait
receive MSI until within range of NAVTEX

NAVTEX Safety NET of EGC

518 kHz, FEC mode 500 kHz, SELFEC mode

Up to 4 hours Up to 8 hours

Maritime Safety Information and messages to HF NBDP weather forecasts

pre-defined groups of subscribers
ARQ mode FEC mode

NAVAREA broadcasts NOAA weather broadcast

NAVTEX is tailored for international sea NAVTEX carries information relevant to all sizes
commerce on or near main shipping lanes; and types of vessels within a region established
for this service;

NAVTEX is a single frequency broadcast system A selective message-rejection feature of the

(using NBDP narrow band direct printing) TELEX receiver allows the mariner to receive only that
on 518 kHz safety information pertinent to his requirements

NAVAREAs WWNWS

Safety Equipment Certificate Form “E” supplementing Safety Equipment

Certificate
GMDSS Radio Logs are required to contain All distress communications must be entered in
entries pertaining to all incidents connected with the GMDSS radio log
the radiocommunications service that appear to
be of importance to the safety of life at sea

Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two
licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times
while at sea while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS
Radio Maintainer as well

Key letters or abbreviations may not be used in Urgent communications do not need to be
GMDSS Radio Logbooks under any circumstances entered in the GMDSS radio log

Captain's office Sea cabin

At least one year after the last entry At least three years after the last entry

Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and All distress, urgent and safety communications
daily tests are required must be logged
Visual inspection of equipment, including the Perform on-the-air verification checks
antenna and associated components
Marine Radio Operator Permit and GMDSS General Radiotelephone Operator license and
Endorsement Radar endorsement

Holding the Marine Radio Operator Permit is a Holding the General Radiotelephone Operator
pre-requisite before the GMDSS Radio Operator License with RADAR endorsement is sufficient
Endorsement can be obtained
One of the qualified GMDSS radio operators A qualified GMDSS radio operator, and a
must be designated to have primary qualified backup, must be designated to perform
responsibility for radiocommunications during distress, urgency and safety communications
distress incidents

GMDSS General Operator’s license GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s license

Marine Radio Operator Permit General Radiotelephone Operator license and

Radar endorsement

IAMSAR manual v.3 Station radio-log

Ship Safety Equipment Certificate List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities. (ITU
List VII-A)
ITU Publications The manufacturer's instruction manuals

IMO Conventions and Resolutions ITU Publications

NERK KPH

The transmissions of signals without The transmissions of superfluous signals and

identification correspondence
30-300 kHz 300-3000 kHz
30-300 kHz 300-3000 kHz
3-30 MHz 300-3000 kHz
3-30 MHz 300-3000 kHz

3 – 30 MHz 300 – 3000 kHz

3-30 MHz 300-3000 kHz

3-30 MHz 300-3000 MHz
30-300 GHz 300-3000 kHz
Channel No 60 from 8 MHz band Channel No 08 from 6 MHz band
0 1

12 14
Only by D-layer Yes, by all layers
1200 nm 150 nm

18 m 180 m
22.5 MHz 40 MHz
F1B F3E

A3E J3E

A3E J3E

By making a directed transmission on 2182 kHz The coast station changes to the vessel's known
or 156.800 MHz working frequency

002570500; 2550 LGB XXX

G3E H3E

F3E J3E

Sea area A4 Sea area A3

Allow more effective control of SAR situations by Provide additional shipboard systems for more
vessels effective company communications

It is intended to automate and improve It is intended to automate and improve existing

emergency communications in the maritime digital selective calling procedures
industry

Search and rescue authorities ashore can be Shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in
alerted to a distress situation distress will be rapidly alerted

Ship-to-ship distress communications using MF VHF digital selective calling from ship to shore
or HF radiotelephony
Vessels over 300 gross tons may be required to
render assistance if such assistance does not
adversely affect their port schedule
All vessels capable of international voyages
Radio Direction Finding
Bridge-to-Bridge communications
Transmit and receive locating signals
Distress alerting and maritime safety information Search and Rescue coordination and on-scene
EPIRB
Redundancy in duplicating all operational
functions in the event of a system failure
Sea area A1
Coastal and international zones
Sea area A3
Sea area A2
VHF-MF-HF
Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR
Only that vessel, regardless of size, closest to a
vessel in distress, is required to render assistance
Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF
coastal radio stations
Distress alerting to and from vessels, search and
rescue coordination, on-scene communications,
signals for locating, maritime safety
information, general and bridge-to-bridge
communications
Reception of weather map facsimile broadcasts
Transmit and receive general communications
communications
VHF-MF-HF
Each subsystem has a specific purpose and
capabilities that generally cannot be duplicated
by other subsystems
Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR
Inland and coastal waters
Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR
Coastal waters
Inmarsat-C
Sea area A4
Sea Areas only apply to Inmarsat footprint areas Sea Area A3-I (Inmarsat coverage) and Sea Area
A3-S (HF SITOR coverage)
VHF Ch-70, 2 MHz MF DSC, 6 MHz DSC and 1 MHz MF DSC, 8 MHz DSC, VHF Ch-16 and 1 other
other HF DSC HF DSC
A continuous DSC watch on 8414.5 kHz plus one A continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz
other HF DSC frequency

2174.5 kHz 2187.5 kHz

VHF Channel 70 MF Frequency 2187.5 kHz

1 2

It is compulsory at all times while at sea until Feb When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to
2005 unless the vessel is in a VTS system 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 VTS channel

Understanding the GMDSS console's normal
operational indicators
All required frequencies are being monitored in
the proper mode
Leaking oil from a minor tank fracture
Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea
(SOLAS)
Maintaining a proper GMDSS radio station log
After silencing an alarm all displays and/or
printouts are read
Treatment of crewmember breaking a leg in a
cargo hold
Messages detailing important navigational
warnings

Maximum power As much power as is necessary to ensure

satisfactory service
A.I.C. A.T.U.

Modulator R.F. amplifier

Emitter Power amplifier

500 watts 100 watts

2187.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF 8414.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF

MF RT range of at least one shore station MF RT range of an MF shore station

providing continuous MF DSC alerting
MF RT range of at least one shore station 50 to 600 miles from the coast
providing continuous MF DSC alerting
MF RT range of at least one shore station having Continuous global coverage of the COSPAS-
continuous MF DSC alerting SARSAT system
HF RT range of at least one shore station RT range of an MF shore station providing
providing continuous HF DSC alerting continuous MF watch
VHF MF

ship’s gross tonnage geographical operating areas

Radio Regulations Shore based maintenance contract between

shipowner and an authorized service

For navigating with VHF; MF; HF or/and For navigating where covered by at least one
Inmarsat; two sets of HF equipement VHF, MF, HF, Inmarsat station

1.6 GHz Inmarsat/DSC EPIRB 406.0 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB

Abbreviation consisting of signs that show Abbreviation consisting of signs that show
modulation, deviation, mode of communication modulation, detecting, deviation

Yes, because NAVTEX is a type of NBDP No, because NAVTEX is a type of FEC
communication communication
70 Ch and 16 Ch Duplex channels mainly

1-28 and 61-88 1-28 and 60-88

Channelling on maritime HF bands both for SSB Channels from 401 to 2620
and NBDP modes like 401, 1217 and so on.

Type of communications when one party only Mode used only in case of distress
transmits and other subscriber only receives
during a time of communication till reverting.

lambda[ m] = 3000/f [ MHz ] lambda[m] = 300/f [MHz]

low noise and large bandwidth; very large bandwidth;

No, only GOC or holder of Radio electronic Yes, it is possible

certificate can do that job. This is SOLAS
regulation

ATU; IFA;

Intensity of radio signal received or transmitted Intensity of radio signal received by an antenna
by an antenna
4209,5 kHz; 2187,5 kHz;

2 MHz; 8 – 26 MHz;

NAVTEX is an ARQ communication; It is a FEC communication;

List of Ship Stations; List of Coast Stations;

2 VHF stations and 3 SARTs; 3 VHF stations and 2 SARTs;

ground wave sky wave

space wave sky wave

combination of ground wave and sky wave ground wave

direct wave (line of sight) space wave

space wave ground wave

ground wave sky wave

121.5 MHz 2187.5 kHz

that the range of 2 MHz transmission is greater to use a higher frequency band by day; a lower
by day band by night
sky wave relay wave

communications on HF communications on MF
use a higher band by day the greater the distance, the lower the required
band
8414.5 kHz 2187.5 kHz

direct wave (line of sight) inverted wave

handset for MF RT and another handset for HF control to change RF gain and another control to
RT the AF gain
simplex duplex
DSC Routine and Distress Alerts the up and down link on an Inmarsat phasing
signal
antenna to transmit and receive frequency to transmit and receive

alternate use of one frequency to transmit or type of modulation used on 2182KHz

receive
combination of ground wave and sky wave ground wave

Common calling channel Simplex channel

1, 09 m 1, 26 km;

Radio Regulations Shore based maintenance contract between

shipowner and an authorized service;

2189,5 kHz, 2182,0 kHz, 2174,5 kHz 2189, 5 MHz, 2182,0 MHz, 2177, 5 MHz;

1000 NM 3000 NM

Stations are limited to daytime operation only Transmissions by stations in each NAVAREA are
arranged in a time-sharing basis

Operating the receiver only during daytime hours Programming the receiver to reject unwanted
broadcasts

Transmitter identity (numerals from 1 to 26 Subject indicator (single letter from A to Z

identifying transmitting station within the indicating the type of message
NAVAREA)

Transmitter identity is indicated by a single Subject or type of message is indicated using

letter from A to Z numbers from 01 to 99
The text is printed but not stored until the The oldest ID is automatically erased and if the
operator manually deletes message files message is still being transmitted it is received
again

Replacement of the processor Replacement of fuses

Navigational warnings Meteorological warnings

Navigational warnings Meteorological warnings

Unit ceases all operation until paper is replaced Audible and/or visual alarm signal is displayed
Reception is not available in Ocean Area A1 Operates on 518 kHz

INMARSAT ocean regions GMDSS sea areas

INMARSAT ocean regions GMDSS sea areas

INMARSAT SafetyNet GMDSS sea areas

In categories of messages indicated by a single Immediately following traffic lists

letter or identifier
518 kHz 6413 kHz

50-100 nautical miles (92 - 185 km) from shore 350-1000 nautical miles (647 - 1852 km) from
shore
SOLAS Convention Ch.IV International Telecommunications Convention

Bulgarian Marine Administration periodical Bulgarian Committee of post and

inspection every year telecommunications every 5 years

Ground waves Ionospherical waves

VHF-FM 28 MHz band

500 Watts 100 watts

Transmit a general notification that he wishes to Except for the transmission of distress calls
utilize the channel determine that the frequency is not in use by
monitoring it before transmitting

Emitter Power amplifier

406.025 MHz 9,3 – 9,5 GHz

The supplement to the Safety Radio Certificate The supplement to the Safety Equipment
(Form R) Certificate (Form E)
Three (3) pcs Two (2) pcs

DATA duplex FEC

Traffic lists Priority messages

1.6 GHz 518 kHz

Each character is followed by Control signal for Each character is sent two times with interval
checking
4207LZ2NI 620705610

Telephony Telephony/Telex/Data

Logon, traffic and logoff functions; Optimizing performance by adjusting the

transmitter and receiver inside fine regulators

127459300 427291300

IMN + telephone ocen region access code IMN + telex country code + telex ocean area
access code

11 28

Coast Earth Service Coast Earth Station

To monitor and control communications To provide direct communications between the
through the Inmarsat satellite for which it is Inmarsat station placing a call and the station
responsible receiving the call

By dialing the correct code on the telephone By pressing a "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot
remote unit Key(s)" on the equipment

Inmarsat-C Inmarsat-B

A 9 digit number beginning with the MID A 9 digit number starting with 76

A 9 digit number beginning with the MID A 9 digit number starting with 76

A 9 digit number beginning with the MID A 9 digit number starting with 60

603662517 436682011

603662517 436682011

Inmarsat-C Inmarsat-B

603662517 436682011
Telex 14400 BPS Data

Data Telex

Send a message to a shore terminal and wait for Compose and send a brief message to your own
confirmation INMARSAT-C terminal
Inmarsat-C Land telex terminal

64.5ºE 109ºE

Login, traffic and logout functions Optimizing performance by adjusting the

transmitter and receiver inside fine regulators

SSB phone traffic Ship to shore transmissions

Strobe Light A 121,5 MHz emergency transmitter in a
satellite EPIRB

12 hours 24 hours

Voice Real time

Telex Data and voice communications

EGC FleetNET
Inmarsat–B Inmarsat–C

omnidirectional antenna within a protective 1 to 1.5 metre dipole antenna

dome
a parabolic dish antenna an omnidirectional antenna
Inmarsat-M Inmarsat-C
whip long-wire
Modes for HF communications Cospas Sarsat modes
Determine ship positions in SART equipment Stabilizing transmitter frequency

870 for all regions 870, 871, 872, 873, 874

580 for all regions 581, 582, 583, 584

512 bit 256 bit

B, C, F77. No, this is forbidden B, C, F77. Yes, according to Radio Regulations

127459300 427291300
2174.5 kHz 2177 kHz

2177 kHz 2187.5 kHz

Mobile Identification Digits Maritime Identification Digits

7 9

Port of registry Nationality

Coast station MMSI numbers have 9 digits All MMSI numbers are 9 digits and contain an
starting with 4 MID

All ship station MMSI must begin with a single
zero and include the MID
All Coast Station MMSI must begin with 2 zeros
A vessel operating in Sea Area A3
All group station MMSI must begin with the MID
The first 3 digits of a ship MMSI comprise the
MID
A group ship station

003372694; 623944326

003372694; 623944326

430326890 207426791

430326890 033609991;

Using J3E mode for proper follow-on Using a special digital format
communications
Using voice or telex modes as appropriate Using J3E or H3E modes as appropriate

Distress alert character A string of dots to stop the scan receiver

H3E F1B/J2B

Vessel’s position will automatically be sent Vessel’s position will automatically be sent if
the vessel is sending a “Distress Hot Key” alert

The GMDSS Radio Operator is responsible for All equipment must be type accepted
properly selecting HF DSC guard channels

9 repeated six times 0 repeated six times

J3E/H3E telex emissions F1B/J2B voice emissions

It will abort the transmission and set off an It will initiate the DSC distress alert but, as no
audible alarm that must be manually reset information will be transmitted, rescue
personnel will not be able to identify the vessel,
its position, or its situation

2177.0 kHz 2187.5 kHz

2189.5 kHz 2187.5 kHz

Ch.13 Ch.16

2187.5 kHz 2177 kHz

2177 kHz 2182 kHz

Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine Alerts Urgency and Safety Alerts only

ship transmits and receives on 2187.5 kHz national paired call and reply DSC frequencies

2189.5 kHz 2182 kHz

Ch.13 Ch.16

at NO time at ANY time

after 5 minutes, with the next alert 15 minutes after 2 minutes with the next alert 3 minutes
later later

NAVTEX broadcasts Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

at NO time restricted to between 0900 and 1700 UTC
2189.5 kHz VHF Ch.70
Distress Relay MAYDAY

Distress Urgency

PAN PAN SECURITE

Urgency Distress

MAYDAY Distress
Safety Urgency

Urgency PAN PAN

Urgency Distress

Transceiver features DCS categories

2189 kHz 2156 MHz

Type of call that will be sent, e.g. distress Type (nature) of distress
related, acknowledgement, test
a two-tone alarm code is received a seven information bit error-check character

DSC on 2182.0 kHz ch. 70 ( 156.525 Mhz)

A concrete ship station A concrete coast station

A concrete ship station A concrete coast station

2177 kHz 2187.5 kHz

Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine Alerts Urgency and Safety Alerts only

Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation
message, to all stations, on Ch16/2182kHz message, on the 8MHz voice distress frequency

Switch off the equipment only after contacting a Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on
Coast Station/RCC 2182kHz
Ch.16 Ch.13

Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation Switch off the equipment only after contacting a
message, to all stations, on 2182kHz Coast Station/RCC

Ship stations or Coast station Rescue ships

You communicate with distressed ships and
other ships involved in SAR activities
You communicate with distressed ships and
other ships involved in SAR activities
Multi frequency call attempt including test and
phone communications
Cancel false distress messages
Cancel false distress messages
Multi frequency call attempt and single
frequency call attempt
2182 kHz, 2174, 5 kHz 2174, 5 kHz, 2182, 5 kHz

The RCC coordinator or SAR coordinator A radio operator trying to make a phone on
involved in the handling of emergency traffic company very urgent official business

Urgency Safety

SEELONCE MAYDAY PRUDONCE

NAVTEX GPS

Must always be sent on VHF Ch-70 Must always be sent on MF 2 MHz plus one
other HF DSC frequency
Will go out first on 2187.5 kHz Will go out on 8 MHz and 2 MHz and one other
DSC distress frequency
1 - 2 minutes 2 - 5 minutes

Should be done for all Distress Alerts Should be transmitted to ships involved in
Distress traffic

Will send the minimal necessary information Contains all the information normally of interest
using the "Distress Button" or "Distress Hot Key" in on-scene Distress communications

The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds The transmission is not initiated and "ERROR" is
to indicate this data must be provided by the indicated on the display readout
operator

Read the display screen and/or printout Silence the alarm

No action is necessary, as the DSC control unit The Operator should immediately set
will automatically switch to the NBDP follow-on continuous watch on the radiotelephone
communications frequency frequency that is associated with frequency
band on which the distress alert was received

All Ships 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x Mayday 3x this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x
Mayday Position Distress category
Ship's Name and Call Sign Ship's position

Follow on working frequency ETA at next port

“Securite” repeated 3 times “Safety” repeated 3 times

Make an ‘ALL SHIPS” call on all HF telex channels Make a “MAYDAY” call on appropriate HF
canceling the alert channel canceling the alert

C.E.S. C.R.S.

2182 kHz 4125 kHz

4125 kHz F1B, 5680 kHz J3E 3023 kHz J3E, 5680 kHz J3E

One (1) Two (2)

Two (2) Four (4)

2177.5, 4210.0, 6314.0, 8416.5 12579.0, 16806.5 2182.0, 4125.0, 6215.0, 8291.0, 12290.0,
16420.0
2187.5 kHz 6312 kHz

Ch-6 DSC Ch-6 Radiotelephony

Ch-12 Ch-70

2760 kHz 2187.5 kHz

8376.5 k 8291.0 kHz

Messages concerning the Safety of Life At Sea Messages detailing important navigational
(SOLAS) warnings

Safety message Distress message

Safety Call addressed to All Stations Distress Alert Relay

Distress message Routine message

Pan Pan call and message on Ch. 16 MAYDAY RELAY call and message on Ch. 70

Listen for the call on 2182 kHz Listen for the call on 2048 kHz

Ch.13 Ch.06

Ch.13 Ch.06
Safety message Distress message
Safety Call addressed to All Stations Distress Alert Relay

Person responsible for radio communications in The Master or person responsible for the vessel
an emergency
3.5 to 4.5 minutes 15 minutes

2177 kHz 2187.5 kHz

The Port Operation station nearest the distress The station controlling the distress working
position
SECURITE PAN PAN

SEELONCE FEENEE SEELONCE OVER

Ch.6 Ch.16

Master or person responsible for the vessel officer of the watch

Distress Alert All Stations Safety call

RT Distress Call on 2187.5 kHz DSC Distress Alert on 2187.5 kHz

Ch. 70 Ch. 13

Distress Alert Relay Safety Call

Urgency Call addressed to CRS Routine Call to All Stations

Wait a short period, then acknowledge by DSC Acknowledge by RT on 2182 kHz

on 2187.5 kHz
Ch.6 Ch.16
A Distress has ended The control station is imposing silence
DSC Distress Alert on Ch.16 RT Distress Call on Ch.16

SEELONCE DISTRESS SEELONCE FEENEE

Listen for the message on Ch.13 Acknowledge by R/T on Ch.16

Distress Alert addressed to Venice Rdo’s MMSI Urgency Call addressed to Venice Rdo’s MMSI
Safety Call addressed to All Stations Distress Alert Relay Alert

Acknowledge by R/T on 2182 kHz Acknowledge by DSC on 2187.5 kHz

MAYDAY, name, callsign and MMSI, assistance MAYDAY, name, callsign and MMSI, position,
required, position nature of distress, name of the Master

Acknowledge immediately by RT on Ch. 70 Acknowledge by RT on Ch.13

A Distress has ended A Distress is in progress

ID, position and number of crew on board ID, position and name of vessel in distress
Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation
message, to all stations, on Ch16 message, to all stations, on 2182kHz

Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on Send a cancellation message to the nearest RCC
Ch16
Yes No

12 V, 100 Ah 12 V, 200 Ah

The on load voltage readings Specific gravity readings

Emergency Back-up Generator (EBG) Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)

measuring the temperature of the electrolyte measuring maximum current under load

A multimeter An anemometer

1.28 hours at least one hour

1150 or higher Between 1250 and 1150

Corrosive electrolyte is used The battery compartment may be in a dangerous

location
Dilute sulphuric acid Concentrated sulphuric acid
Between 1250 and 1280 Between 1100 and 1210
Changed every other year Checked/tested every three months

24 – 26 28 – 30

Reduce the risk of explosion Keep the cell tops dry

Queen, Upsala, India, Charlie, Kilo Quebec, Uniform, India, Charlie, Kilo

Sierra, Anna, Tango, Cornelis, Oslo, Mike Sierra, Alfa, Tango, Charlie, Oscar, Mike

Sierra, Charlie, Hotel, India, Papa Sierra, Charles, Hotel, India, Papa

Lima, Oscar, Bravo, India, Tango, Havana Lima, Oscar, Bernhard, Italia, Tripoli, Havana
ОТГОВОР в) ОТГОВОР г)
The carrier is used to modulate the information There are always sidebands on either side of the
signal carrier

F3E G2B
Both 1 and 2 None of these

An upper sideband of 2 alternating tones An upper sideband of a single tone switched on

and off
An upper sideband of two alternating tones An upper sideband of a single tone switched on
and off
Both 1 and 2 None of these

Bandwidth values are a function of Channel Channel spacing values are not a function of
spacing values bandwidth values
X-Band radar AIS

The position of survival craft on radar A primary method of Distress Alerting

Gives two-way communications for survival craft Shows survival craft position on radar
use
The position, course and speed of the vessel in The ID and position of the casualty on
distress X-band/3cm/9GHz radar
Allow Distress Alerting by satellite Show the ID and position of the casualty on a
Radar/Electronic Navigation System

F1B G3E

EPIRB is tested and works satisfactorily New ship's Master agrees and new batteries are
fitted
RT equipped coast stations LUTs

Show ID and position of the casualty on Provide a secondary method of Distress Alerting
Radar/Electronic Navigation System
Change from blips to arcs Change from arcs to circles

2174.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF 2182 kHz and Ch.70 VHF

Approximately 30 to 50 miles from the coast VHF RT range of at least one shore station
maintaining continuous VHF DSC watch
VHF RT range of at least one shore station Coverage of the Inmarsat geo-stationary
providing continuous VHF DSC alerting satellite system
76º - 90º North and 76º - 90º South 76º North - 76º South

MF RT range of at least one shore station Range of the Inmarsat system with continuous
maintaining continuous MF DSC watch watch
A half wave vertical dipole antenna None of these

A circle An ellipse

Both of 1 and 2 None of these

A circle An ellipse

Vertical whip None of these

A circle An ellipse

It radiates a strong signal vertically None of these

Only be used in Satellite communications None of these

Direct space waves Simultaneously with all waves mentioned in a, б

and в
The High Frequency (HF) band The Very High Frequency (VHF) band

Higher UHF bands Lower HF bands

VHF DSC NAVTEX

MF NBDP HF NBDP

Digital Selective Calling on channel 70 VHF ARQ

Inmarsat SafetyNET

MF/HF DSC Controller VHF ARQ

direct space waves none of above means

ensure the transmitter is in the standby position lock the frequency on 2182 kHz with transmitter
only on low power and H3
keep the antenna warm check for the build up of ice
di-pole antenna simple monopole, or active antenna

prevent electric shock to those working on deck allow the antenna to resonate on several
different bands
the transmitter on standby for testing the transmitter on low power, and tuned to
2187.5 kHz
prevent electric shock to those working on deck allow the antenna to be tuned to several
frequencies
l to 1.5 metre dipole long wire antenna

high resistance path to earth high breaking strain

ensure the transmitter is in the standby position disable the transmitter by removing the supply
only fuses
improve satellite sychronisation maximise the range of VHF transmissions

backstay long wire

prevent excessive electromagnetic leakage prevent the antenna falling in case of increased
tension
switching to the standby position and earthing removing fuses and connecting the antenna to
the antenna earth
a direction finding antenna an Inmarsat-B antenna
low breaking strain high breaking strain

Alteration of carrier amplitude upon variation of None of these

amplitude of the signal
Adjusting the frequency to the optimum band Converting the carrier from a low frequency to a
for long distance communications higher frequency
Removing the information signal from the carrier The frequency is varied in synchronization with
the modulating signal
Removing the information signal from the Separating the telex signals from the voice
carrier signals
The information signal changes the amplitude The amplitude of the carrier is changed but there
but does not change the carrier frequency is still only a single frequency being transmitted

Two Three

One lower sideband Two carriers and one sideband

16 MHz band MF band

A full carrier and the upper sideband A full carrier and both upper and lower
sidebands
J2B F3E

A full carrier and the upper side band A reduced carrier and the upper side band
3.5 kHz 3 kHz

25 kHz 3 kHz
F1B F3E

G3E F3E
J2B F3E

Frequency modulation is subject to interference High level mixing of the final amplifier signal and
by atmospheric noise the information signal

F3E G1D

f = c / lambda f = c / 2 X 3.14 X lambda

2 3

Second VHF Station VHF station on aeronautical frequencies 121.5

MHz and 123.1 MHz
Distress alerting and response All of these

A compulsory vessel must be able to transmit All of these

and respond to distress alerts

DSC controller Scanning Watch Receiver

HF or MF DSC may satisfy the equipment HF SSB with 2182 kHz automatic alarm generator
requirement may satisfy the equipment requirement

Survival Craft Transceiver A SART transmitting on 10 GHz

Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB

Navtex Inmarsat - B
Navtex All of these
Equipment capable of maintaining continuous Equipment capable of reception of MSI by the
DSC watch on 2187,5 kHz Inmarsat EGC system or HF NBDP

EPIRB Inmarsat-B

At least one radar transponder must be carried All of these

on every cargo ship of 300-500 GT and two
transponders (one for each side) of every
passenger ship and every cargo ship of 500 GT
and upward

Only Channel 16 All VHF channels from International Maritime

VHF band
These are normally used for ARQ These are normally used only for distress
communications with coast radio stations communications to limit channel interference

These are normally used for J3E These are normally used only for distress
communications with coast radio stations communications to limit channel interference

LZOP LZOP 32

a qualified maintainer is carried on board the the ship's GMDSS equipment is duplicated
ship
Operational handling and movement of ships RT public correspondence traffic

Ship to aircraft engaged in SAR operations On board communications

Master’s report to an agency Telephone call to ship’s owners

Request the mobile station to cease transmission Reduce transmitter power

Bridge to bridge Safety of Navigation Search and rescue communications

RCC EGC
Accounting code Standard drawing right (SDR)

Ch.16 Ch.06

The movement and safety of vessels The operational handling of vessels

Bridge-to-bridge Safety of Navigation Ship to aircraft engaged in SAR operations

PORT CITY (x 2) this is SEA STAR (x 3) PORT CITY (x l) this is SEA STAR (x 3)

Master’s message Navigational warning

Local time Ship’s time

Request for berthing instructions Radio Telex Letter (RTL)

Ch.16 or 6 Ch.13 or 6

The GMDSS Operator The Master or person in charge of the vessel

Deploy a SART to assist in homing Maintain communication with all Search and
Rescue (SAR) facilities

Public correspondence service to ships Network coordination role for all LES's within the
Inmarsat system
The nearest ship in the vicinity The nearest MRCC

Inmarsat-C message to the owners Request for berthing instructions

Ch.l6 or Ch.13 Ch.15 or Ch.17

Allows fine tuning of the receiver Allows the type of modulation to be selected

150 miles 20 miles

AM Telex

ISB SSB

Adjusts the power output Adjusts the frequency

H3E FEC

Minimise interference to other stations
Correct emission mode to maintain
communications
Range of the Inmarsat system
H3E
Reduce the volume of your received signal
Voltage needed across the radio batteries
MF RT range of at least one shore station
providing continuous MF DSC alerting
J3E

G3E F3E

J3E F1B
J3E FEC

Less current is drawn from the batteries than The signal contains less power than H3E
H3E
100 Watts 50 Watts

Audio frequency (AF) gain Fine tuning of the received frequency

Automatic Volume Control Automatic Frequency Control

DSC Equipment S-Band Radar

GMDSS sea areas Al, A2 and A3 only GMDSS sea areas A4 only

That survivors have abandoned ship ID and position of casualty on X-band/3cm/9GHz

radar
Inside the liferaft, lying on the floor protected Outside the liferaft by towing it behind, floating
from rain in the water
VHF EPIRB COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB
X-Band radar AIS

Four additional portable VHF radios are required The ability to communicate in all modes with any
shore station

A4 A1

The "at-sea" maintenance may be waived if the Compulsory vessels operating in Sea Area A4 are
compulsory vessel carries at least three licensed required to carry at least one licensed GMDSS
GMDSS Radio Operators Radio Maintainer

DSC VHF Radio and either HF Radio or SES DSC VHF Radio and MF/HF Radio

At Sea Maintenance Any one of these

At Sea Maintenance Any two of the other answers

Manual for use by the MMS and MMSS Information which is available through SafetyNET
channels
None of these Both 1 and 2

Method of activating (manually or The mounting of the SART on the survival craft
automatically)
0.6 NM 0.8 NM

Select F1B/J2B modes or J2E mode, depending None of these

on whether ARQ or FEC is preferred

Select F1B/J2B modes or J3E mode, depending Determine which satellite is best suited to
on provide communications between the Inmarsat
station placing a call and the station receiving
the call

Each character is sent two times with interval Non of these

Each character is sent two times with interval Non of these

A coast station selcall number A ship station selcall number

1502352 230364973

7 digit Inmarsat-A I. D. number 9 digit Inmarsat-C I.D. number

Select an HF MSI frequency and ARQ telex mode Select 518 kHz FEC telex on the MF/HF console
to receive MSI to receive MSI

HF-Radio telex All of these

490 kHz, ARQ mode None of these

Up to 12 hours Up to 24 hours

NAVTEX broadcasts Maritime Safety Information and vessel traffic

lists
SELFEC mode None of these

HF facsimile NAVTEX
NAVTEX carries routine meteorological forecasts A selective message-rejection feature of the
and warnings and other urgent safety
information to ships
NAVTEX broadcasts in the prevailing language
of the coast station and adjacent NAVAREAs
NAVTEX
Safety Radio Certificate
Both 1 и 2
Communications involving safety of life at sea
do not have to be logged as long as the
compulsory vessel was not involved in such
communications
Both 1 and 2
At the GMDSS operating position
At least 90 days after the last entry
Routine daily MF-HF and Inmarsat-C
transmissions do not have to be logged
Perform scheduled testing of the battery’s
charged condition
GMDSS Radio Operator license
Holding a valid GMDSS Radio Operator license is Holding either the General Radiotelephone
sufficient
receiver allows the mariner to receive only that
safety information pertinent to his requirements
NAVTEX carries information relevant to all sizes
and types of vessels within a region established
for this service
MSI
Form “R” supplementing Safety Radio
Certificate
None of these
While at sea, adjustments to, and the
maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be
performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long
as the work is supervised by an on-board
licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer
None of these
Anywhere on board the vessel
At least 30 days after the last entry
Both 1 and 2
Aligning the power output stage for maximum
power
General Radiotelephone license or First or
Second Class Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS
and Radio Maintainer's endorsement
Operator License or the First or Second Class
Radiotelegraph license with GMDSS Radio
Maintainer's endorsement is sufficient
Maintaining a record of all incidents connected
with the radio-communications service that
appear to be of importance to safety of life at
sea is not required
While at sea, all adjustments or radio
installations, servicing or maintenance of such
installations that may affect the proper
operation of the GMDSS station must be
performed by, or under the supervision of, a
qualified GMDSS radio maintainer

GMDSS Restricted Operator’s license GMDSS Second-class Radioelectronic’s license

Designated maintainer possessing a GMDSS GMDSS Radio Maintainer's license

Radio Operator license

Manual for use by the MMS and MMSS All of these

List of Radiodetermination and Special Service All of these

Stations. (ITU List VI)
Ship Safety Radio Certificate At-sea service manual

The manufacturer's instruction manuals ALRS Publications

LZW WCC

The transmissions of false or misleading signals All of these

1-10 MHz 10-100 MHz

1,000-10,000 kHz 10-30 MHz
30-300 MHz 10-30 MHz
30-300 MHz 10-30 MHz

30 – 300 MHz None of these

30-300 MHz 10-30 MHz

30-300 MHz 10-30 MHz
30-300 MHz 3-30 GHz
Channel No 06 – duplex, from VHF marine band None of these
2 3

16 21
Not reflected By D-layer and E-layer
2500 nm 30 nm

0.2 m 75 m
25 MHz 2500 kHz
G3E P3E

H3E J2B

H3E J2B

By establishing communications using the eight The coast station may transmit at intervals lists
digit maritime mobile service identification of call signs in alphabetical order for which they
have traffic

3220 IT is randomly generated by the CPU of the

station, which serves as a “check sum” for valid
transmissions

J2B SSB GMDSS

G2B VHF Radiotelephony

Sea Area A2 Ocean Area Regions AOR-E, AOR-W, POR or IOR

Automate and improve emergency Effective and inexpensive communications

communications for the worlds shipping
industry

It is intended to provide more effective but lower It is intended to provide compulsory vessels with
cost commercial communications a collision avoidance system when they are
operating in waters that are also occupied by
non-compulsory vessels

Shoreside authorities and vessels can assist in a All of these

coordinated SAR operation with minimum delay

Distress, urgency and safety communications The linking of SAR authorities ashore with
carried out by the use of NBDP shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship of
distress or in need of assistance
Every ship is able to perform those Vessels operating under GMDSS, outside of areas
communications functions that are essential for effectively serviced by shoreside authorities,
the safety of the ship itself and of other ships operating in sea areas A2, and A4 may be
required to render assistance in distress
situations.

SOLAS convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons
more
Communications in each of the operational All communications possible within the
ocean areas International Safety-Net service

Both 1 and 2 None of these

Both 1 and 2 None of these

Bridge-to-bridge and general radio All of these

communications

Inmarsat-C GPS

Different radio systems may be used by the The ability to communicate in all modes with any
various authorities of the shore stations

Sea area A2 Coastal and inland waters

Sea areas A1 and A2 Sea area A1

Sea area A2 Sea area A4

Sea area A3 Sea area A1

Navtex SART

Sea area A3 Coastal and inland waters

There are no additional Sea Areas Sea Area A4

8 MHz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 MHz MF DSC None of these

and VHF Ch-70
A continuous DSC watch on Ch-16 A continuous DSC watch on Ch-70

2182.0 kHz 2738.0 kHz

HF on 8414.5 kHz and one other HF DSC All of these

frequency
3 4

It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and All of these

A4

Responding to and comprehending alarms All of these

Notifying the Master of any distress alerts All of these

A fire in the generator flat/spaces Answers 1 and 2 are both possible

Messages containing information concerning the Messages concerning On-scene communications

safety of a mobile unit or person

It depends from station, but not less than 25 None of theяe

Watts
A.C.U. A.G.C.

Detector Mixer

Synthesizer Antenna

250 watts 25 watts

2174.5 kHz and Ch.70 VHF 2182 kHz and Ch.70 VHF

Approximately 30 to 50 miles from the coast
VHF RT range of at least one shore station
providing continuous VHF DSC alerting
76º - 90º North and 76º - 90º South
VHF RT range of at least one shore station
maintaining continuous VHF DSC watch
Coverage of the Inmarsat geo-stationary
satellite system
76º North - 76º South
MF RT range of at least one shore station Range of the Inmarsat system with continuous
maintaining continuous MF DSC watch watch
HF All of these

ship’s nationality All of these

Contract between shipowner and authorized Radio License for GMDSS stations on board
personal on board for on board maintenance

A1 with VHF coverage with 24 hours watch on For navigating where covered by at least one
DSC, A2 with MF coverage with 24 hours watch VHF, MF, HF having 24 hours watch on DSC
on DSC, A3 with INMARSAT coverage, A4 polar
zones

121.5/243.0 MHz VHF EPIRB None of these

Abbreviation consisting of signs that show Abbreviation that show creating of radio-
modulation, type of signal, mode of frequency energy.
communication;

No - NBDP is used only in ships navigating in A4 Yes - NBDP is a must on SOLAS ships
area
6 and 13 Channels Simplex channels only

00-28 and 60-88 00 - 88

MF channelling only Type of equipment maker channelling

One party only transmits and other party can Two parties can transmit and receive at the same
receives and transmits at the same time time

lambda[m] = 300/c [MHz] T[m] = 3000/f [MHz].

less bandwidth occupation; easy repairing and very little bandwidth.

No, only master could. Yes, if he is master or first officer.

PA; None of these.

Intensity of radio signal transmitted by an Curves that shows how (in which directions) is
antenna radio energy spreading in/receiving from the
space
490 kHz; 518 Hz.

EHF; UHF

It uses J3E class of emission; is a type of SafetyNet communication.

List of Radiodetermination and Special Services List of Call Signs and Numerical Identities
Stations;
6 VHF stations and 4 SARTs; 2 VHF stations and 1 SART.

direct wave (line of sight) relay wave

ground wave direct wave (line of sight)

sky wave space wave

ground wave sky wave

sky wave combination of ground wave and sky wave

troposcatter direct wave (line of sight)

Ch. 70 VHF 8414.5 kHz

to use a lower freqeuncy band by day; a higher that ducting can increase the range
frequency by night
ground wave direct wave (line of sight)

AIS-SART, EPIRB, Inmarsat communications Navtex broadcasts

to have the antenna as high as possible use a lower band by day

Ch. 70 VHF 121.5 MHz

sky wave ground wave

battery bank to power the transmitter and frequency to transmit and another frequency to
another battery bank for the receiver receive simultaneously
double sideband single side band
a paired frequency ITU Channel alternate transmission and reception

frequency to transmit and a second frequency control for AF gain and another for RF gain
to receive
use of one frequency to transmit and a second use of one control for AF and RF Gain
frequency to receive
sky wave space wave

Semi-duplex channel Duplex channel

0, 206 m; 0, 206 mm

Contract between shipowner and authorized Radio License for GMDSS stations on board
personal on board for on board maintenance;

2187, 5 kHz, 2182,0 kHz, 2174, 5 kHz; 4207, 5 MHz, 2182,0 MHz, 2174, 5 MHz

15000 km 100 NM

Transmitter power is limited to that necessary Transmitter power is limited to that necessary
for coverage of assigned area for coverage of assigned area and transmissions
by stations in each NAVAREA are arranged in a
time-sharing basis

Coordinating reception with published broadcast Automatic receiver de-sensitization during night
schedules hours

The Answerback of the receiving station has not Only messages having a serial number 00 are
been entered in the NAVTEX receiver rejected

Date and time is used in-lieu-of message serial None of these

numbers.
The unit becomes inoperative until files are An alarm is sounded until the operator clears the
manually deleted by the operator memory of stored data

Self-diagnostic processor and printer tests Erasing stored message IDs

Search and Rescue information All of these

Pilot Service Messages All of these

External alarm, if fitted, is activated All of these

One must transmit a request signal to initialize Receives distress transmission directly from ships
the coastal station operating in the same Ocean Area

WWNWS (World-wide Navigational Warning MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Center)

Service) areas regions
MSI (Maritime Safety Information) broadcasts MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Center)
regions
International Vessel Traffic Service INMARSAT ocean regions

On request of maritime mobile stations On request of ship owners

4209.5 kHz VHF Channel 16

30 nautical miles (56 km) from shore 200-400 nautical miles (300 - 740 km) from
shore
MARPOL Convention - Annex IV Load Lines Convention 1966

Every 6 months by shore based maintenance Periodic inspections are not required if on board
company maintainers perform routine preventive
maintenance

Direct space waves None of these

16 MHz band MF band

250 watts 25 watts

Check transmitting equipment to be certain it is Ask if the frequency is in use

properly calibrated

Synthesizer Antenna

1.6 GHz None of these

The Radio Log Book The Inventory Sheet of the Safety Officer

One (1) pcs Subject to recommendation of the flag

administration
ARQ R/TLF simplex

ETAT PRIORITE telegrams MSI

490 kHz Any of these

Characters are sent in groups containing 3 All of these
characters in group
420705610 207056000

Telephony/Telex/Facsimile Telex

Entry of position data and selection of CES Making link tests

762071200 673595230

IMN + telex ocean area access code Telex ocean area access code + IMN

38 32

Central Equatorial Station Coastal Equivalent Station

To provide multi-mode communications To determine which satellite is best suited to
between the Inmarsat station placing a call and provide communications between the Inmarsat
the coast radio station that will deliver it station placing a call and the station receiving
the call

By contacting the CES operator and announcing By contacting the CES operator using the
a distress condition is in existence radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday",
etc.

Inmarsat-M Land telex terminal

A 9 digit number always starting with 3 A 9 digit number always starting with 4

A 9 digit number always starting with 3 A 9 digit number always starting with 4

A 9 digit number always starting with 3 A 9 digit number always starting with 4

325468325 761500241

325468325 761500241

Inmarsat-F-77 Land telex termin

325468325 761500241
Voice Voice Over IP

Emergency activation Shore-to-ship Facsimile

Send a message to another ship terminal None of these

Inmarsat-B Inmarsat F-77

15.5ºW 54ºW

Entry of position data and selection of CES Making link tests

Inmarsat - C A Float – Free EPIRB

406 MHz signal from a satellite EPIRB All of these

48 hours 96 hours

E-mail Store-and-forward

Store and forward messaging only Slow speed fax only

Internet Cellnet
Inmarsat–M Inmarsat F 77

unidirectional antenna within a protective dome 6 to 9 metre whip antenna

a 1m dipole antenna a long wire antenna

Inmarsat-F77 Inmarsat-B
directional omnidirectional
Inmarsat modes MF and VHF modes
Determine ship positions in Cospas Sarsat Determine ship time in SART equipment
System
871, 872, 873, 874 581, 582, 583, 584

871, 872, 873, 874 870, 871, 872, 873, 874

256 byte 256 size

B, C, mM, F77, F55, F33. Yes, according to Radio B, C, F77 after 1 Jan 2007, FB. Yes, according to
Regulations Radio Regulations

532752310 673595230
2189.5 kHz 2182 kHz

2189.5 kHz 2182 kHz

Marine Indemnity Directory Mobile Interference Digits

3 10

Gross tonnage Passenger vessel

Ship station MMSI numbers can be 7 digits or 9 Group MMSI numbers must begin with 2 zeros
digits depending on the Inmarsat terminal

All Coast Station MMSI must be 9 digits and None of these

begin with 2 zeros followed by the MID.
A group call must begin with a single zero All of these
followed by the MID
A Bulgarian coast station An Inter-coastal vessel

O30356328 3384672

207426791 3384672

033609991; 257326819

207236824 257326819

Using F1B mode to ensure proper reception Using J2B mode for correct transmission

Using digital decoding by the DSC controller Using F1B and/or J2B decoding by the
transceiver
Priority of transmission character Ship's position
A3E None of these

Vessel’s MMSI will indicate its ocean region None of these

The vessel's navigational position must be All of these

updated, either automatically or manually, no
less often that every four (4) hours

0 repeated four times 8 repeated four times

J3E/H3E voice emissions None of these

It will initiate the DSC distress alert, and default It will initiate the DSC distress alert, but any
information will automatically be transmitted station receiving it will have to establish contact
with the distressed vessel to determine its
identity, position, and situation

2174.5 kHz 2189.5 kHz

VHF Ch.70 VHF Ch.16

Ch.06 Ch.70

2189.5 kHz 2174.5 kHz

2189.5 kHz 2187.5 kHz

Distress Alerts only Distress and Safety Alerts only

ship transmits on 2189.5 kHz, and receives on ship transmits and receives on 2177 kHz
2177 kHz
2177 kHz 2187.5 kHz

Ch.70 Ch.06

between 1700 and 0900 UTC between 0900 and 1700 UTC
at 5 minute intervals at 2 minutes intervals

narrow band direct printing (NBDP) calling by telephony

restricted to between 1200 and 0900 UTC at ANY time
VHF Ch.16 2187.5 kHz
MAYDAY RELAY PAN PAN

MAYDAY RELAY Distress Relay

Safety Urgency

PAN PAN MAYDAY

Urgency PAN PAN

PAN PAN SECURITE

Safety SECURITE

PAN PAN MAYDAY

DSC format specifiers meaning the same Transceiver features concerning DCS
acknowledgement
12577 kHz 12606 kHz
Categories are used only with distress, urgency Depends of acknowledgement of previous calls
and safety calls
a steady audio alarm is received, allowing the a 200-bit 100-baud dot pattern are received
operator to select the desired error-check
character for allowing of the reception of the
corrupted message

DSC on 2187.5 kHz DSC on 6215.0 kHz

Group of aircraft stations Group of ships

Group of coast stations Group of ships

2189.5 kHz 2182 kHz

Distress Alerts only Distress and Safety Alerts only

Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation Switch off the equipment only after contacting a
message, to all stations, on 8414.5kHz Coast Station/RCC

Send a cancellation message, to the RCC, using Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on
the same LES Ch16
Ch.06 Ch.70

Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation
message, to all stations, on Ch16 message, to all stations, on 2187.5kHz

CRS or RCC LUT or MCC

Testing your equipment for accidents/distress Using MF/HF/VHF in distress cases

situations
Testing your equipment for accidents/distress Using MF/HF/VHF in distress cases
situations
Multi and single frequency call attempt including Single frequency call attempt including test and
test and phone communications phone communications
2182 Hz, 2187,5 kHz 2182 kHz, 2177 kHz

navy ship trying to establish connection with his The Chief of Radio Communication Branch of The
admiralty Bulgarian Marine Administration

Routine Distress

MAYDAY SECURITE
DSC controler Scanning Watch Receiver

Will always be sent on one or more of the DSC Must always be sent on VHF Ch-70, then 2 MHz
distress frequencies MF then 8 MHz HF
It depends upon operator DSC Call set up None of these
entries
3.5 - 4.5 minutes Not at all

Should be avoided, however after repeated Are the best means to provide for a relay of
alerts, should be relayed to a Coast Station Distress communications
nearest the distress incident

Will send a more detailed Distress format if time Both 1 and 2 are true
permits and operator data entries are correctly
performed

The transmission will be made with "default" The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the
information provided automatically vessel in distress to download the necessary
information

Listen for any follow on voice/telex transmission All of these

on the appropriate frequency
The Operator should immediately set continuous The Operator should immediately set continuous
watch on VHF channel 70 watch on the NBDP frequency that is associated
with frequency band on which the distress alert
was received

Both 1 and 2 None of these

Ship's MMSI number All of these

None of these Both 1 and 2

“All ships” repeated 3 times “All stations” repeated 3 times

Select the “Transmit” menu and send a cancel No action is necessary
message to the nearest RCC via INMARSAT CES
used for the distress alert

R.C.C. R.O.C.

156.3 MHz (VHF Channel 6) All of these

4125 kHz J3E, 3023 kHz J2B 4125 kHz F1B, 5680 kHz F1B

Five (5) Seven (7)

Six (6) Seven (7)

2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, 2174.5, 4177.5, 6268.0, 8376.5, 12520.0,
16804.5 16695.0
2182 kHz 12577 kHz

Ch-13 Radiotelephony and Ch-16 DSC Ch-70 DSC

Ch-13 Ch-16

2182 kHz 2174.5 kHz

8401.5 kHz 8201.0 kHz

Messages containing information concerning the Messages concerning On-scene communications

safety of a mobile unit or person

Routine message Urgency message

Urgency Call addressed to All Stations Routine Call addressed to All Stations

Safety message Urgency message

MAYDAY RELAY call and message on Ch. 16 MAYDAY call and message on Ch. 16

Acknowledge by RT on 2182 kHz Acknowledge by DSC on 2187.5 kHz

Ch.16 Ch.70

Ch.70 Ch.16
Routine message Urgency message
Urgency Call addressed to All Stations Routine Call addressed to All Stations

The officer of the watch The Chief Engineer officer

10 minutes 4.5 to 5.5 minutes

2048 kHz 2182 kHz

Any station involved in the distress incident The control station to impose silence

MAYDAY MAYDAY RELAY

SEELONCE DISTRESS SEELONCE MAYDAY

Ch.13 Ch.70

owner of the vessel person responsible for radio communications in

an emergency
Distress Alert Relay All Stations Urgency call

DSC Distress Alert on 2182 kHz RT Distress Call on 2182 kHz

Ch. 16 Ch. 06

Urgency Call Distress Alert

Safety Call to All Stations Distress Alert addressed to CRS

Wait a short period, then acknowledge by RT on Acknowledge immediately by RT on 2187.5 kHz

2177 kHz
Ch.70 Ch.13
An Acknowledgement of a Distress A Distress message is to follow
DSC Distress Alert on Ch.70 RT Distress Call on Ch.70

SEELONCE MAYDAY SEELONCE PAN PAN

Acknowledge by DSC on Ch.70 Listen for the message on Ch.16

Safety Call to All Stations Routine Call to All Stations
Urgency Call addressed to All Stations
Listen for the message on 2177 kHz
MAYDAY, name, callsign and MMSI , position,
nature of distress, assistance required, further
relevant information
Acknowledge by RT on Ch. 16
An Urgency has ended
ID, position and the nature of distress
Switch off the equipment only after contacting a
Coast Station/RCC
Send a cancellation message, to all stations, on
2182kHz
Yes, in case of maintenance free lead batteries
24 V, 100 Ah
Answers 1 and 2
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte measuring the voltage off load
A densimeter
at least 18 hours
Between 1250 and 1280
There is risk of electric shock
Dilute hydrochloric acid
1080
Routine Call addressed to All Stations
Listen for the message on 2182 kHz
MAYDAY, nature of distress, assistance required,
further relevant information
Wait a short period, then acknowledge by DSC
on Ch.70
Silence is to be imposed
ID, position and vessel’s callsign
Reset the DSC controller and send a cancellation
message, to all stations, on Ch70
Switch off the equipment only after contacting a
Coast Station/RCC
Yes, in case of battery room large enough
24 V, 200 Ah
None of these
Reserve Source of Diesel Power (RSDP)
A galvanometer
at least six hours
1150 or lower
Volatile gasses may be emitted
Concentrated hydrochloric acid
1150
Checked for necessary capacity by authorized Checked only by PSCI with special battery
service every year checker
22 – 24 12 – 14

Prevent sulphation on the terminals Allow oxygen into the locker to assist charging

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