CMRT CMRT Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Question 1

Which US federal agency has primary regulatory authority over the type approval and licensing of marine radar equipment?

Accepted Answer

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Answer

US Coast Guard (USCG)

Answer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Answer

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Question 2

Under SOLAS regulations, which vessel types are required to carry radar equipment?

Accepted Answer

All SOLAS ships, including cargo ships of 300 GT or more on international voyages and all passenger ships

Answer

Only cargo vessels over 10,000 GT

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Only tankers and bulk carriers

Answer

Vessels carrying more than 500 passengers only

Question 3

What is 'type approval' for marine radar equipment?

Accepted Answer

Official testing and certification confirming equipment meets international performance standards before it can be installed on SOLAS vessels

Answer

A technician certification exam

Answer

A maintenance log signed by the ship's captain

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A training program for radar operators

Question 4

How often must radar equipment on SOLAS vessels undergo a statutory survey by a recognized organization?

Accepted Answer

Annually as part of the Safety Equipment Survey cycle (or as required by flag state)

Answer

Every 10 years

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Only at newbuild

Answer

Every 6 months

Question 5

Which document must be maintained on board to record radar maintenance, repairs, and calibration?

Accepted Answer

Equipment maintenance log or the ship's planned maintenance system (PMS) records

Answer

Voyage log only

Answer

Officer of the watch handover note

Answer

Cargo manifest

Question 6

Which IEC standard defines general environmental and electrical requirements for shipborne radio equipment, including radar?

Accepted Answer

IEC 60945

Answer

IEC 61000-4-5

Answer

IEC 62388

Answer

IEC 60529