If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes.
You must call on distress channel.
You must call on another working channel.
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with.
A battery of 24 Volt supplies during 10 hours a current of 6 ampere. What is the capacity supplied?
Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?
Which of the following is a ship MMSI?
Onboard the following message is received on the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16; S distress ack 244123000. What station sent the distress acknowledgement?
The batteries must be placed in a well ventilated place, so that:
The person can work in the compartment.
The detonating gas can be discharged.
The production of detonating gas can be prevented.
There is sufficient oxygen available for optimum working of the batteries.
The whip-antenna of the MF transceiver was lost in bad weather. The MF transceiver can be used again:
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of about the same length as the original one.
If instead of the whip-antenna, another whip-antenna such as the spare VHF antenna is connected.
Only if the whip-antenna is replaced by another whip-antenna of the same length.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by a Sat-C antenna.
The word SATCOM is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sierra, Anna, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Mike.
Sierra, Able, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Man.
Sierra, Able, Tripoli, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
Sierra, Alfa, Tango, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
Of the AM-signal:
Amplitude is variable and frequency of the carrier wave is constant.
Both amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are variable.
Is not dependant on the frequency and amplitude.
Amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are constant.
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations:
Is multiplied by the hour at the transmitting station.
With help of DSC a ship wants to contact a coast-station to have a question for telephone call. One has to choose from the following DSC-frequencies:
TX: 8 415,5 kHz RX:8 415,5 kHz.
TX: 8 415,0 kHz RX:8 436,5 kHz.
TX: 8 415,0 kHz RX:8 415,0 kHz.
TX: 8 436,5 kHz RX:8 436,5 kHz.
Dish aerials are used with:
A distress alert sent by Inmarsat to an RCC is sent via:
The category of a DSC-call determines:
For whom the message is destined.
How the rest of the call is to be composed.
How to conduct search and rescue.
For how long time should a “SARSAT COSPAS” epirb be able to operate on its batteries?
Which International Convention introduced the GMDSS?
The type of Inmarsat station A, B, C, M is recognized by:
The first four digits of the identification.
Last digit of the identification.
The first two digits of the identification.
The first digit of the identification.
What is the proper term used to describe a coast radio station that primarily handles chargeable ship-to-shore message traffic of a routine nature?
Network Coordination Station.
Public Correspondence Station.
To receive distress alerting and MSI via an Inmarsat-C set vessels must have:
A radio officer on board.
MF/HF radio telex scanner with printer.
Suitable for 518 kHz NAVTEX receiver.
The altitude effect of the reflection of radio waves in the ionosphere on the transmission range also depends on:
The sensitivity of the receiver.
The position of the pre-selector tuning-button.
If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-connection with a coast-station (no “distress alert” or a test alert) the following frequencies are chosen:
TX: 2 177,0 kHz RX: 2 189,5 kHz.
TX: 2 189,5 kHz RX: 2 177,0 kHz.
TX: 2 177,0 kHz RX: 2 177,0 kHz.
TX: 2 187,5 kHz RX: 2 182 kHz.
The wavelength of a radio-signal reflected against the F-layer may be:
The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the ionosphere on the range depends on:
The correct adjustment of the dimmer.
The amount of ionisation.
The correct adjustment of the button band width.
The correct adjustment of the clarifier.
To get proper conversation discipline in maritime radio traffic:
Every available VHF-channel should always be used.
Only after permission by captain, to send and/or receive on a VHF-channel pointed out the master.
Communication should be done only as per company’s prescribed schedule.
Only necessary radio conversations are made in a concise and businesslike way.
The squelch on the control panel of a VHF-sat serves to:
Adjust the receivers volume.
Adjust the proportion of atmospheric noise in receiving the spoken word.
Adjust the threshold level for admitting signals and refusing noise.
Adjust the sound level of the signal received.
An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is called:
The identification of a coast station is composed as follows:
33 followed by the MID number.
00 followed by an MID-number and station number.
00 followed by an MID-number.
00 followed by an MMSI-number.
If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t send a reply signal:
You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered with.
You can repeat your call after 2 minutes.
You must call on another working channel.
You must call on distress channel.
On area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
The following information must be given on the SART:
The name of the operator.
Date of replacement of the batteries.
The date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit.
Which wave length applies to a frequency of 2 000 kHz?
The sensitivity of a communication receiver can be adjusted with:
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
By frequency is meant:
Time lapse of vibrations.
Number of vibrations per unit of time.
What does the abbreviation DSC means?
Distress and safety call.
What is the emergency frequency on MF (Medium Frequency) radio?
If messages are received which aren’t intended for own ship:
They must be noted in the radio log book.
They must only be passed to the master.
They must be forwarded to the company.
They must not be used for any purpose.
You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do?
Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay the alert.
Relay the message immediately on 2 182 kHz.
No response is necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away.
An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is called:
What HF-band is generally suitable for long distance transmission if one of two stations is Located in twilight?
The hydrostatic release of an EPIRB should be changed:
In radio telephony what is the “URGENCY CALL” which should be used to indicate that you have a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of another vessel or person?
SECURITE-SECURITE (3 times).
The safety message announces that a station:
Is going to be under repairs.
Is in serious and imminent danger and needs immediate assistance.
Will relay a message concerning an important navigational or meteorological warning.
Has an very urgent message concerning the safety of a vessel, a plane or another means of conveyance.
The typical “daylight-frequencies” for long distance transmission are located in the:
A VHF transmission range is mainly determined by:
Whether it is radio-telephony, radio-telex or DSC.
The height of the aerial.
The transmission power, propagation and the quality of the receiver.
Define the class of emission G3E:
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction.
Radiotelephony – Phase Modulation.
Radiotelephony – Frequency Modulation.
Radiotelex and DSC – Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction.
A SART must be visible on the ship’s radar from a distance of at least:
Moored in a harbour, transmitting with a mariphone is:
Allowed in emergency only.
Allowed in consultation with harbour master.
How will you start a cancelling message after you send by mistake a distress call on your VHF DSC equipment?
PAN-PAN – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
SECURITE – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
MAYDAY – All Stations – This is “SAINT-ROMAIN”.
Which of the following services is not provided by Inmarsat-C?
What does the abbreviation VHF means?
Variable Hertz Frequency.
In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC because:
The system automatically requests repetition when reception garbled.
Everybody can read along.
In the traffic list a coast-station indicates that there is a radio telex-message for a vessel. To call for the message one should put in:
After ga + the radio telex-command msg + ?
After ga + ? the radio telex-command msg +.
After ga + the radio telex-command msg +.
After ga + the telex number of the ship.
According to the rules of GMDSS vessels equipped for all sea areas have to be provided with:
406,0 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB.
1,6 GHz Inmarsat/DSC EPIRB.
121,5/243,0 MHz VHF EPIRB.
Of the AM-signal:
Amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are constant.
Both amplitude and frequency of the carrier wave are variable.
Is not dependent on the frequency and amplitude.
Amplitude is variable and frequency of the carrier wave is constant.
Reflection of radio waves in the ionosphere depends on:
The propagation speed of propagation.
The chosen mode of transmission.
If a ship according to the rules of GMDSS is equipped with an MF/HF radio set a DSC listening watch must be kept on:
2 187,5 kHz, 8 414,5 kHz and for instance 12 577,0 kHz.
All DSC distress frequencies.
2 182 kHz and channel 70.
8 414,5 kHz and on at least one of the following DSC frequencies: 4 207,5 kHz, 6 312,0 kHz, 12 577,0 kHz or 16 804,5 kHz.
The DSC-controller display the following: DOO: 244562000 CH16; S distress sinking. After receiving this DSC message the following is done immediately:
Give a “DSC-acknowledgement”.
Listen out on VHF channel 16.
Send a “distress alert relay”.
With an Inmarsat-C installation there is the addressing-option “special”. Via this option:
You can send a message by express delivery.
You can deliver a message via a special telegram.
Give one of Inmarsat’s “special access codes”.
You can plan a message to be delivered at a special time.
What is the first function of GMDSS?
Transmission and reception of on scene communication.
Transmission of ship to shore alerts.
Reception of shore to ship distress alerts.
Transmission and reception of signals for locating.
A DSC-notice should be sent on VHF-channel:
What are the NAVTEX messages categories which cannot be suppressed?
What statement is correct with frequency modulation?
The amplitude fluctuating an LF-rhythm.
Frequency modulation is often applied in the maritime VHF-range (band).
The amplitude remain constant.
The frequency is constant.
In maritime communication two international treaties are primarily involved. They are:
SOLAS and the international treaty for messaging.
The IMO at London and the ITU at Geneva.
GMDSS hand book and MERSAR.
The normal mode of operation for each coast station shall be indicated in:
The ITU List of Radiotermination and Special Services.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The ITU List of Call signs and numerical identities of station used by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services.
The ITU List of Coast Station.
Dish aerials are used with:
For how long time should a SART transponder be able to operate in the active mode?
The impedance of a coax cable for the VHF-set depends on:
The structure dimensions and the material of the coax cable.
The length of the coax cable.
The temperature of the cable.
The way in which the feed line is controlled.
According to the rules of GMDSS all vessels have to be equipped with:
At least three mariphones.
A possibility to receive MSI.
How are the NAVTEX areas identified?
By one letter and one digit.
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
Is it necessary to state the accounting code of the vessel in fully automated radio telex-traffic with a coast-station?
No, because the AAIC is included in the radio telex-identification.
No, when AAIC is unknown, it will be asked for.
It depend upon your location.
What are the NAVTEX messages categories which cannot be suppressed?
What is understood by carrier frequency?
Frequency of the carrier wave.
The frequency of upper side band (UBS).
The frequency actually used by transmitter and receiver.
Frequency of single side band.
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
Call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended.
Name of ship’s scheduled for berthing.
Pertinent navigational and weather information.
Names of ships which, on behalf of safety at sea, are being routed by a traffic control system.
Silencing by a station, not in charge of the distress-traffic, is done as follows:
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the call-sign of the ship in distress.
“SILENCE DISTRESS” followed by call sign of the ship in distress.
“SEELONCE MAYDAY” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station’s call-sign.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug? The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later.
The “clarifier” has only effect during:
Transmitting in mode J3E.
Transmitting in mode H3E.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?