Element 7: GMDSS Radio Operating Practices

effective 8/01/2006

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7-A-014: Required Documents & Publications

7-14C1: Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper setup and use of GMDSS equipment?

The manufacturer's operating manuals.

ITU List of Equipment Operations.

47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.

Instructions are available through the Maritime Safety Information (MSI) system.



7-14C2: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?

These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.

These are located in CCIR #476.

These are located in FCC Part 83.

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



7-14C3: 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.

The manufacturer's technical manuals.

The manufacturer's operator manuals.

47 CFR Part 90 Subpart V.



7-14C4: Which of the following documents 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 manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

IMO master plan of shore-based facilities (or substitute), stationlogs, appropriate operator licenses, Inmarsat handbook for GMDSS.

NGA Pub. 117 (or substitute), station logs, appropriate operator licenses, IAMSAR manual volume III.

Part 80 FCC Rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, IMO manual for Maritime Mobile stations.



7-14C5: 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.

Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast stations, and ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

ITU MasterPlan of GMDSS Coast stations, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations, ITU List IV & List V.

ITU List IV & V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & IMO manual for Maritime Mobile stations.



7-14C6: Which of the following references should be consulted to identify the name of a vessel based on its Maritime Mobile Service Identity?

ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.

ITU list of Coast Stations.

ITU List of Radio-determination and Ship Stations.

ITU Master Plan of Shore-Based Facilities.





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