Functional Requirements

Question 1

Which of the following is a functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels?

Answer 1

A compulsory vessel must satisfy certain equipment carriage requirements based on the intended sea area of operation

Question 2

Which GMDSS communication functions must all compulsory vessels be capable of performing to meet International Maritime Organization requirements?

Answer 2

Distress alerting, general communications and receipt of Maritime Safety Information in the vessel’s intended area of operation

Question 3

GMDSS-equipped ships will be required to perform which of the following communication functions?

Answer 3

Transmit distress alerts, SAR, and on-scene communications, MSI, Bridge-to-Bridge and general radio communications.

Question 4

What equipment can be used to receive Maritime Safety Information?

Answer 4

NAVTEX, EGC receiver or HF SITOR (NBDP)

Question 5

Which of the following are required GMDSS functions?

Answer 5

Bridge-to-Bridge communications, general communications, SAR communications

Question 6

Which of the following are required GMDSS functions for vessels?

Answer 6

Transmit and receive locating signals, general communications and SAR communications.