7R-A-17: DSC Operations
7R-17C1:
A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be taken?
Both a) and b)
Silence the alarm
Review the incoming message information.
Acknowledge by DSC
7R-17C2:
Which of the following statements on DSC acknowledgement and relay of DSC Distress Alerts is true?
Some equipment was designed to allow for DSC acknowledgements and ALL SHIPS relays but under the most recent recommendations these options should not be used.
Operators cannot initiate acknowledgements or relays.
The equipment was designed to allow for DSC acknowledgements and relays and the operator should follow the software menu structure accordingly.
None of the above
7R-17C3:
What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC Distress alert?
It will initiate the DSC Distress alert, and default information will automatically be transmitted.
It will abort the transmission and set off an audible alarm that must be manually reset.
It will initiate the DSC Distress alert but, as no information will be transmitted, rescue personnel will not be able to identify the vessel, its position, or its situation.
It will initiate the DSC Distress alert, but any station receiving it will have to establish contact with the Distressed vessel to determine its identity, position, and situation.
7R-17C4:
A DSC Distress Alert is received. What action should be taken?
Advise the Master.
Transmit a DSC acknowledgement.
Call the nearest Coast Guard Station.
No action is necessary.
7R-17C5:
What is the quickest method of transmitting a DSC distress alert?
Press the “Distress Hot Key”.
Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-70.
Make a “MAYDAY” call on Ch-16.
Select “Distress” priority from the menu.
7R-17C6:
DSC relays of Distress Alerts by vessels:
Should be avoided, however after repeated alerts, should be relayed to a Coast Station nearest the Distress incident.
Should be done for all Distress Alerts.
Should be transmitted to ships involved in Distress traffic.
Are the best means to provide for a relay of Distress communications.
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