Model Qns,,, 2

1.         With respect to Distress communications the MAIN function of the On Scene Co-ordinator (OSC) is to

ANS:  maintain communication with all Search and Rescue (SAR) facilities

2.         Routine RT inter-ship VHF messages may be passed on

ANS: Ch.08 VHF is the only ship-to-ship channel listed in the options. Ch.16, Ch.13 and Ch.70 are used for other purposes.

3.         According to international regulations VHF Ch.06 may be used for

ANS: VHF Ch.06 has two functions. First it is the primary inter-ship RT (voice) channel. Secondly it is used for ship to aircraft communications during SAR operations

4.         n the terrestrial radio service, the category, message with the highest priority is a

ANS: weather observation

5.         The correct format for on-going on-board communications between sub station and bridge is

ANS: SEAQUEST CONTROL) this is SEAQUEST BRAVO is the correct format as per ITU radio regulations. It is used to avoid confusing with other vessels in crowded anchorages etc.

Model Qns,,,

·  After transmitting a MF DSC Safety Alert, the RT call should be transmitted on

You answered:	2182 kHz
Correct

·  The correct format for an RT Urgency Call to Clyde Coastguard is

You answered:	PAN PAN (x3) Clyde Coastguard (x3) this is Nonsuch (x3) GABC 232123456
Correct

·  Your vessel is in GMDSS Sea Area A1, drifting ashore and you require a tow. You should initially transmit by Ch. 70 DSC

You answered:	an All Stations Urgency Alert
Correct

·  After transmitting a VHF DSC Urgency Alert, the RT call and message is usually sent on

After transmitting a VHF DSC Urgency Alert, the RT call and message is sent on Ch. 16.

·  The correct format for an RT Safety Call to Clyde Coastguard is

You answered:	SECURITE (x3) Clyde Coastguard (x3) this is Nonsuch (x3) GABC 232123456

·  After receiving a DSC Distress Relay Alert from an MRCC on MF, you should

You answered:	listen for a MAYDAY RELAY message on 2182 kHz

·  To announce an unscheduled meteorological warning a coast station should transmit a DSC

You answered:	Safety Alert

·  You are in GMDSS Sea Area A2 and have received a DSC Distress Alert you should

You answered:	wait a short period, then acknowledge by RT on 2182 kHz

·  A DSC Distress Relay Alert should only be sent on the authority of

You answered:	person responsible for radio communications in an emergency

A DSC Distress Relay Alert should only be sent on the authority of the Master or person responsible for of the vessel.

·  You are in Sea Area A2 and require medical advice from Humber Coastguard. You should initially transmit by MF DSC on 2187.5 kHz

You answered:	an Urgency Alert addressed to Humber Coastguard’s MMSI
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