FCC Rules and Regulations Flashcards
How often must a compulsory vessel’s GMDSS radio station be inspected?
Annually, by the FCC or designated authority.
What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainer license.
Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS-equipped ship?
Ships must have the required equipment inspected every five years.
Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS-equipped ship?
A conditional or partial exemption may not be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the ship is equipped.
During an annual GMDSS station inspection:
All required documents and publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies.
Which situation is least likely to result in an inspection of the radio installation by foreign governments or administrations?
When a ship visits a port for the first time.
Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper setup and use of GMDSS equipment?
The manufacturer’s operating manuals
Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to US-flag vessels be found?
These are located in 47 CFR Part 80
What publications should the GMDSS Radio operator consult to review the proper procedures to be followed in distress situations under GMDSS?
47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W
Which of the following documents or publications are required by the FCC for GMDSS vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU manuals for Maritime Mobile stations.
Which of the following documents or publications are required by Part 80 of the FCC rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)
ITU List IV & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate, & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
Which of the following references should be consulted to identify the name of the vessel based on its Maritime Mobile Service Identity.
ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identify Assignments.
Which of the following maintenance functions is not the responsibility of GMDSS Radio Operator?
Aligning the power output stage for maximum power
When may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port?
When the vessel has replaced a required piex=ce of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not been verified or logged
Which statement is false regarding the maintenance of GMDSS equipment at sea?
A GMDSS maintainer may not be the person designated to have primary responsibility for the radio communications during Distress incidents even if licensed as an operator
Which of the following service or maintenance functions mat NOT be performed by the holder of GMDSS Radio Operator License?
Any adjustments or maintenance that may affect the proper maintenance that may affect the propper operation of the station
What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?
The vessel is not capable of performing all required Distress and Safety functions.
What determines the spares and maintenance material requirements for the SITOR (NBDP) equipment under GMDSS
The recommendations of the manufacturer.
Which FCC license meets the requirement to serve as a GMDSS operator?
GMDSS Radio Operator’s License
Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is false?
All communications involving Safety of life at sea must be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications.
Which FCC license meets the requirements to perform or supervise the performance of at-sea adjustments, servicing, or maintenance which may affect the proper operation of GMDSS station?
GMDSS Operator’s/Maintainer’s license or GMDSS Maintainer’s license.
Which statement is false regarding the radio operator requirements for a GMDSS-equipped ship station?
Maintaining a record of all incidents connected with the radio-communications service that appear to be of importance to Safety of life at sea is not required.
Which of the following are personnel, functional, or equipment FCC requirements of the GMDSS?
Equipment carriage based on intended sea area of operations, distress alerting and response and two FCC licensed GMDSS radio operators.
How many GMDSS radio maintainers must be carried aboard a compulsory vessel if the At-Sea maintenance method is used?
One regardless of sea area of operation
Which statement is false regarding GMDSS requirement for the ship sources of energy.
The reserve sources of energy need to supply independent MF and HF radio installations at the same time.
What is the meaning of Reserve Source of Energy?
Power to operate the radio installation and conduct Distress and Safety communications in the event of failure of the ship’s main and emergency sources of electrical power.
Which term describes the source of energy required to supply the GMDSS console with power if the ship’s source of main or emergency energy fails?
Reserve Source of Energy
What characteristics describe the GMDSS Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)?
Must be independent of the ship’s electrical system when the RSE is needed to supply power to supply power to the GMDSS equipment.
What is the requirement for emergency and reserve power in GMDSS radio installations?
Compulsory ships must have emergency and reserve power sources for radio communications
Which of the following terms is defined as a back-up power source that provides power to radio installations for the purpose of conducting Distress and Safety communications when the vessel’s main and emergency generators cannot?
Reserve Source of Energy (RSE)
Under GMDSS, a compulsory VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation must be tested at what what minimum intervals at sea?
Daily
What statement concerning the testing of compulsory radiotelephone station is false?
Calling the USCG on VHF CH-16 or 2182 kHz is the most effective method.
While underway, how frequently in the DSC controller required to be tested?
Once a day
At sea, all required equipment (other than Survival Craft Equipment) must be proven operational by?
Daily testing or daily successful use of the equipment.
The best way to test the MF-HF SITOR (NBDP) system is:
Initiate an ARQ call to a Coast Station and wait for the automatic exchange of answer-backs.
The best way to test the Inmarsat-C terminal is:
Compose and send a brief message for your own Inmarsat-C terminal.
A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A3 is required to maintain a watch on:
VHF Channel 70, MF frequency 2187.5 kHz, HF on 8414.5 kHz, and one other HF DSC frequency.
A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A-2 is required to maintain watch on:
2187.5 kHz
What are the mandatory DSC watch-keeping bands/channels?
8 MHz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 MHz MF DSC and VHF Ch-70
Proper watch-keeping includes the following:
After silencing the alarm all displays and.or printouts are read, monitoring all required frequencies in the proper mode, notifying the Master of any Distress alerts.
Proper watch-keeping includes the following:
Maintaining a proper GMDSS radio station log, understanding normal operational indicators, responding to and comprehending alarms.
Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF CH-16?
When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a watch is not required on Ch-16 provided the vessel monitors both Ch-14 and VTS channel.
Which of the following statements meets requirements for 47 CFR 80 Subpart-w?
GMDSS Radio Logs must contain entries of all Distress and Urgency communications affecting your own ship.
Which of the following statements is false?
Distress communications heard do not require entries if the vessel did not participate in SAR activity.
Which should be GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?
At the GMDSS operating position.
How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?
At least 30 days after the last entry.
Which statement concerning radio log archival by the station licensee is false?
Retain for one year unless there are Distress or Urgency entries.
Which of the following logkeeping statements are false?
Entries of all company communications using GMDSS satellite equipment are required.
