RYA SRC GMDSS

Question 1

What does 'GMDSS' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

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General Maritime Digital Safety System

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Government Marine Distress Signal Service

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Global Marine DSC Safety Standard

Question 2

What is a 'Sea Area A1' in the GMDSS?

Accepted Answer

An area within range of at least one VHF coast station with continuous DSC alerting coverage

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Open ocean beyond 300 nautical miles

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A military restricted zone

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An area only accessible to commercial vessels

Question 3

Which GMDSS equipment is required for vessels operating in Sea Area A1?

Accepted Answer

A VHF radio with DSC capability (Channel 70), plus a NAVTEX receiver and EPIRB or alternative alerting device

Answer

Only an EPIRB

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No specific equipment is required

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Only a satellite phone

Question 4

What is 'NAVTEX' and what does it provide?

Accepted Answer

A system for receiving navigational and meteorological warnings, forecasts, and urgent maritime safety information as text

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A type of radar

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A navigation computer

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A type of compass

Question 5

What is a SART and when would it be activated?

Accepted Answer

A Search and Rescue Transponder that produces a distinctive signal on radar screens to help rescue services locate survivors

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A type of compass

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A satellite telephone

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A type of fire extinguisher

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the GMDSS?

Accepted Answer

To automate distress alerting and communication, ensuring rapid detection and coordination of search and rescue

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To regulate fishing quotas

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To track vessel cargo

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To manage port traffic