GMDSS TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Global marine safety and distress ANSWER (Gmdss)
Gmdss regulations: Part 80, Answer 47
Before the gmdss, seafarers depended on the radio operator and other vessels to
respond.
Communication options before gmdss: ANSWER 500 kHz morse code, 2182
kHz voice, and VHF voice
ANSWER Rescue Coordination Centers are the organization in charge of SAR.
or coastal stations.
Who in the US needs a GMDSS license? The FCC mandates that two partners
possess one.
How long is a GMDSS license valid? ANSWER Life.
The distinction between the IMO and the FCC FCC's ANSWER: two operators
All watchstanders, in my opinion
Ships required to transport gmdss equipment - ANSWER 300 gt or more of
cargo at sea.
Passenger: any vessel transporting 12 or more people across the ocean.
ANSWER for Sart/Sct requirements 300–500 gt of cargo: 1 and 2
500+ gt of cargo: 2 and 3
12 or more passengers: 2 and 3
, Nine functional prerequisites There are two distinct and independent ways to
transport a ship in distress to shore.
-Rx ship distress to shore
- Ship to ship distress Tx/Rx
-Tx/Rx SAR communications
-Tx/Rx communications on scene
-Tx/Rx location communications
-Tx/Rx generic radio communications -Rx msi
-Bridge to bridge Tx/Rx
A1: ANSWER VHF dcs within range of a shore station
A2-ANSWER Within range of a coast station with mf dsc, excluding A1.
A3: ANSWER Leaving out A1 and A2 inside Inmarsat's coverage area
A4: ANSWER Outside of every other section
CG application in place of A1-ANSWER Rescue 21
ANSWER: Three gmdss maintenance needs located on the shore
Equipment duplication at sea
Who can do the necessary maintenance? ANSWER radio maintenance with a
license.
Tools, spare parts, test equipment, and manuals
ANSWER Epirb, VHF with dsc, navtex, sart, and portable VHF are typical
pieces of equipment for gmdss vessels.
Digital Selective Calling (DSc) ANSWER
Answer: Waiver had to sail without the necessary gear in order to carry out
nine tasks.
ANSWER's oscillator produces radio frequency
ANSWER The oscillator produces two field components: electric and magnetic
CORRECT ANSWERS
Global marine safety and distress ANSWER (Gmdss)
Gmdss regulations: Part 80, Answer 47
Before the gmdss, seafarers depended on the radio operator and other vessels to
respond.
Communication options before gmdss: ANSWER 500 kHz morse code, 2182
kHz voice, and VHF voice
ANSWER Rescue Coordination Centers are the organization in charge of SAR.
or coastal stations.
Who in the US needs a GMDSS license? The FCC mandates that two partners
possess one.
How long is a GMDSS license valid? ANSWER Life.
The distinction between the IMO and the FCC FCC's ANSWER: two operators
All watchstanders, in my opinion
Ships required to transport gmdss equipment - ANSWER 300 gt or more of
cargo at sea.
Passenger: any vessel transporting 12 or more people across the ocean.
ANSWER for Sart/Sct requirements 300–500 gt of cargo: 1 and 2
500+ gt of cargo: 2 and 3
12 or more passengers: 2 and 3
, Nine functional prerequisites There are two distinct and independent ways to
transport a ship in distress to shore.
-Rx ship distress to shore
- Ship to ship distress Tx/Rx
-Tx/Rx SAR communications
-Tx/Rx communications on scene
-Tx/Rx location communications
-Tx/Rx generic radio communications -Rx msi
-Bridge to bridge Tx/Rx
A1: ANSWER VHF dcs within range of a shore station
A2-ANSWER Within range of a coast station with mf dsc, excluding A1.
A3: ANSWER Leaving out A1 and A2 inside Inmarsat's coverage area
A4: ANSWER Outside of every other section
CG application in place of A1-ANSWER Rescue 21
ANSWER: Three gmdss maintenance needs located on the shore
Equipment duplication at sea
Who can do the necessary maintenance? ANSWER radio maintenance with a
license.
Tools, spare parts, test equipment, and manuals
ANSWER Epirb, VHF with dsc, navtex, sart, and portable VHF are typical
pieces of equipment for gmdss vessels.
Digital Selective Calling (DSc) ANSWER
Answer: Waiver had to sail without the necessary gear in order to carry out
nine tasks.
ANSWER's oscillator produces radio frequency
ANSWER The oscillator produces two field components: electric and magnetic
