RYA SRC GMDSS 2

Question 1

How many GMDSS sea areas are there, and what determines which area a vessel is in?

Accepted Answer

4 areas (A1, A2, A3, A4) determined by the range of shore-based communication systems available

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2 areas based on vessel size

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3 areas based on weather conditions

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10 areas based on geography

Question 2

What is an 'AIS-SART' and how does it differ from a traditional SART?

Accepted Answer

It uses AIS technology to transmit the survivor's GPS position to all AIS-equipped vessels, rather than responding to radar

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It is identical to a traditional SART

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It is a type of lifebuoy

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It is a satellite phone

Question 3

What is the role of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in the GMDSS?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate search and rescue operations, receive distress alerts, and relay maritime safety information

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To sell radio equipment

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To issue fishing licences

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To manage commercial shipping routes

Question 4

What is Inmarsat and what GMDSS sea area does it primarily serve?

Accepted Answer

A satellite communication system primarily serving Sea Area A3, providing global coverage except the polar regions

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A type of radar serving A1

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A VHF repeater system

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An underwater communication system

Question 5

Under GMDSS, what is 'Maritime Safety Information' (MSI)?

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Navigational and meteorological warnings, forecasts, and other urgent safety-related messages broadcast to vessels

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Insurance documentation

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Ship construction standards

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Crew training requirements

Question 6

What is a 'float-free EPIRB' designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Automatically release from its mounting bracket and activate if the vessel sinks, transmitting a distress signal via satellite

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Remain attached to the vessel at all times

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Float alongside the vessel as a fender

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Record the voyage log