Element 1-12 GMDSS

Question 1

What is the fundamental concept of the GMDSS?

Answer 1

intended to automate and improve emergency communications in the maritime industry

Question 2

the primary purpose of the GMDSS is to

Answer 2

automate and improve emergency communications for the world’s shipping industry

Question 3

What is the basic concept of GMDSS?

Answer 3

shoreside vessels can assist in a coordinated SAR operation
search and rescue authorities ashore can be alerted
shippin in vicinity of a distress will be alerted
all of these

Question 4

GMDSS is primarily a system based on

Answer 4

the linking of search and rescue authorities ashore with shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress or in need of assistance

Question 5

What is the responsibility of vessels under GMDSS?

Answer 5

every ship is able to perform those communications functions that are essential for the safety of the ship itself and other ships

Question 6

GMDSS is required for which of the following

Answer 6

SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more