Finals Flashcards
provides comprehensive information on all aspects of Maritime Radio Communications
Admiralty List of Radio Signals
NP281 (Parts 1 & 2)
Maritime Radio Stations
NP282
Radio Aids to Navigation, Satellite Navigation Systems, Differential GPS (DGPS) Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing Systems
NP283 (Parts 1 & 2)
Maritime Safety Information Services
NP284
Meteorological Observation Stations
NP285
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
NP286 (Parts 1 - 7)
Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations
– a joint publication of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and IMO
– its purpose is to assist States in meeting their own SAR need and fulfilling obligations accepted under the International convention
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue manual (IAMSAR)
Volume III
Mobile Facilities
Purpose of Volume III - Mobile Facilities
to assist vessels and aircraft with performance of search, rescue, or on- scene coordinator function and with aspects of SAR that pertain to their own emergencies
Primary Users of Volume III - Mobile Facilities
rescue units, civil aircraft and vessels
an international system of signals and codes for use by vessels to communicate important messages regarding safety of navigation and related matters
International Code of Signals
a set of key phrases in the English language (which is the internationally recognized language of the sea), supported by the international community for use at sea and developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)
How many unit/s is a dot?
1
How many unit/s is a dash?
3
