GMDSS (QUIZ 1) TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GMDSS (QUIZ 1) TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS


What is the acronym for GMDSS? Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(ANSWER)

What does GMDSS aim to achieve? ANSWER established and put into
practice global communications protocols and equipment specifications


In which year was GMDSS put into effect? ANSWER 1988

What is the meaning of MSI? ANSWER: Information about Marine Safety

What is the role of MSI? ANSWER provides navigation warnings, weather
alerts, etc.

Which six items of equipment are often connected to GMDSS? The answers
are: EPIRB, SART, VHF/DSC, MF/HF, Inmarsat C, and NAVTEX.

What is the acronym for EPIRB? ANSWER Radio Beacon for Emergency
Position Indication

What is the role of EPIRB? ANSWER: Even if you relocate, satellites can
pinpoint and broadcast your location.

What is the acronym for SART? ANSWER Transponder for Search and Rescue

What is the function of SART? ANSWER transmits a signal to the radar of
nearby ships.

On what kind of radar does SART appear? ANSWER: Xband 3cm

VHF/DSC transmits to whom? ANSWER 20–25 nm or perpendicular