Element 1-20 Power Sources

Question 1

For a small passenger vessel inspection, reserve power batteries must be tested

Answer 1

at intervals not exceeding 12 months or during the inspection

Question 2

what are the characteristics of the Reserve Source pf Energy under GMDSS?

Answer 2

must be independent of the ships electrical system when the RSE is needed to supply power to the GMDSS equipment

Question 3

Which of the following terms is defined as back up power source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose of conducting Distress and Safety communications when the vessels main and emergency generators cannot?

Answer 3

Reserve Source of Energy

Question 4

In the event of failure of the main and emergency sources of electrical power, what term is for the source required to supply the GMDSS console with power for conducting distress and other radio communications?

Answer 4

Reserve Source of Power

Question 5

What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations?

Answer 5

all newly constructed ships under GMDSS must have both emergency and reserve power sources for radio communications

Question 6

What is the meaning of Reserve Source of Energy?

Answer 6

The supply of electrical energy sufficient to operate the radio installations for the purpose of conducting distress and safety communications in the event of failure of the ships main and emergency sources of electrical power