ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Fundamental Conscept off the GMDSS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intended to automate
and improve emgcy comms in maritime industry
What is responsibility under GMDSS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every ship is able to
perform comms functions which are essential for the safety of the ship itself and other ships
GMDSS is required for what vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER - SOLAS Convention ships
of 300 Gross tons and more
What equipment is associated with land/terrestrial systems in GMDSS? - CORRECT
ANSWER - VHF-MF-HF
Which equipment is used to send distress alerts and calls to idividual stations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - DSC Controller
Which sea area is used for local trade and is always within VHF range? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sea Area A1
What is primary equipment for receiving MSI? - CORRECT ANSWER - NAVTEX
Required Maintenance options for GMDSS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Duplication of
equipment, At sea maintenance, & Shore based maint.
What are maint. reqs for sea area A-3 - CORRECT ANSWER - any 2 of 3 maintenance
requirements