When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "Securite" spoken three times, he can expect
to receive the following information: correct answers A message concerning the Safety of
navigation
Which of the following situations would normally use the voice designation "Securite"? correct
answers Messages detailing important navigational warnings
Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority? correct answers Loss
of 5 containers with lashing gear over the side
Which of the following situations would normally use the safety priority? correct answers
Important navigational or meteorological warnings
The Radiotelephone Safety Signal is correct answers Securitie repeated 3 times
Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority? correct answers A
scenario concerning an important navigational or meteorological warning
Which of the following frequencies and modes is allocated for distress alerting in GMDSS?
correct answers 406 MHz via EPIRB, 1626.5-1645.5 MHz via Inmarsat and Channel 70 DSC
plus six MF/HF DSC frequencies
Which of the following frequencies is designated for On-Scene Distress and Safety
communications? correct answers 2174.5 kHz
Which channel is designated for GMDSS Digital Selective Calling? correct answers Channel 70
How many MF frequencies are available for DSC Distress related calls? correct answers One
, How many HF frequencies are available for DSC Distress related calls? correct answers Five
How many frequencies are available under GMDSS for DSC Distress-related calls? correct
answers Seven
Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned
because of a Distress situation? correct answers Secure the EPIRB to the survival craft and
mount the SART in a position to maximize its elevation.
Which action is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS radio Operator to take in a Distress
situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be
abandoned? correct answers Transmit Distress calls by HF/MF/VHF DSC or Inmarsat
DSC is used primarily to correct answers Transmit and receive Distress, Urgency and Safety
alerts and routine calls to and from other ships and coast radio stations
GMDSS vessels equipped for Sea Areas A2, A3, or A4 must maintain a continuous DSC watch
on 2187.5 khZ. correct answers At all times when underway
Which statement is true regarding Distress communications under GMDSS? correct answers The
Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is responsible for controlling a search and rescue operation,
will coordinate the Distress traffic relating to the incident and may appoint another station to
manage the Distress traffic.
When operating in coastal waters (sea area A1), a GMDSS-equipped vessel must correct answers
Maintain a continuous DSC watch on VHF channel 70
What indication is given to the personnel in a survival craft of the approach of SAR Craft?
correct answers The SART may provide a visual or audible indication of interrogation by a 3-cm
radar