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What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding

GMDSS ship radio station inspections?

• A. U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection.

• B. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license.

• C. FCC inspection every five years.

• D. Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive maintenance.

Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?

• A. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.

• B. These are located in CCIR #476.

• C. These are located in FCC Part 83.

• D. These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard.

When may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port?

• A. When the vessel is in an over-carriage condition.

• B. When the vessel has arranged for both duplication of equipment and shore-based maintenance.

• C. When the vessel is carrying only two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators and is capable of performing all

  required functions.

• D. When the vessel has replaced a required piece of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not

  been verified or logged.

Which of the following statements concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is false?

• A. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea.

• B. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea

  and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well.

• C. All communications involving Safety of life at sea must be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not

  involved in such communications.

• D. While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS

  Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an on-board licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer.

What is the meaning of “Reserve Source of Energy”?

• A. High caloric value items for lifeboat, per SOLAS regulations.

• B. 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.

• C. Diesel fuel stored for the purpose of operating the powered survival craft for a period equal to or exceeding

  the U.S.C.G. and SOLAS requirements.

• D. The diesel fueled emergency generator that supplies AC to the vessel’s Emergency power bus.

Which statement concerning the testing of a compulsory radiotelephone station is false?

• A. Calling the USCG on VHF CH-16 or 2182.0 kHz is the most effective method.

• B. Tests may be accomplished by using the equipment for normal business.

• C. A daily test is necessary unless the equipment was used for routine traffic.

• D. The test may not interfere with communications in progress and must wait or be suspended if a request to do

  so is made.

A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A-2 is required to maintain watch on:

• A. 2174.5 kHz

• B. 2182.0 kHz

• C. 2738.0 kHz

• D. 2187.5 kHz

Which of the following statements is false?

• A. Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is explained.

• B. Urgency communications may need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log.

• C. Distress communications heard do not require entries if the vessel did not participate in SAR activity.

• D. Log entries of VHF Safety broadcasts are not required.

What would the number 1090 indicate?

• A. A ship DSC MMSI number.

• B. A coast station SITOR (NBDP) SELCAL number.

• C. A coast station DSC MMSI number.

• D. A ship station SITOR (NBDP) SELCAL number.

How many digits are in the MID (Maritime Identification Digits)?

• A. 3

• B. 7

• C. 9

• D. 10