Element 1-3 Watchkeeping

Question 1

Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include

Answer 1

VHF channel 16 continues watch (ch 16 is distress signals)

Question 2

outside a harbor or port, compulsory equipped cargo ships keep a continuous watch on

Answer 2

2182 khz or Ch 16
(outside port, listen to 2 frequencies)

Question 3

What channel must all compulsory non GMDSS vessels monitor at all times in the open see?

Answer 3

channel 16(always monitor channel 16)

Question 4

When a watch is required on 2182 khz, a 3 minute silent period is required at

Answer 4

00 30 min past the hour ( every top and half hour is watch)

Question 5

What is true concerning a required watch on VHF- CH 16?

Answer 5

all above(some for of watch is required at sea)

Question 6

The mandatory DSC watchkeeping bands/channels are

Answer 6

8 mhz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 mhz DSC, and VHF-70( 8 mhz and vhf 70 in same answer)