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  1. Under ITU Radio Regulations, which authority issues licences for marine VHF radios used on UK-registered vessels?

    Answer: Ofcom

    Ofcom is the UK regulator responsible for issuing Ship Radio Licences under ITU Radio Regulations.

  2. What is the maximum permitted transmitter power for a hand-held portable VHF radio used as a supplementary set?

    Answer: 5 watts

    Portable hand-held VHF radios used as supplementary sets are limited to a maximum of 5 watts output power.

  3. A vessel's Ship Radio Licence must be kept:

    Answer: On board the vessel at all times

    The Ship Radio Licence is a legal document that must be kept on board the vessel at all times when the radio is in use.

  4. Which ITU region does the United Kingdom fall within for radio frequency allocations?

    Answer: ITU Region 1

    The UK and Europe fall within ITU Region 1, which governs radio frequency allocations for that area.

  5. When may a vessel operator allow an unlicensed person to use the ship's VHF radio?

    Answer: Only under the direct supervision of the licence holder in an emergency

    An unlicensed person may only use ship radio equipment in a genuine emergency under the direct supervision of the licence holder.

  6. What information must be logged when a MAYDAY call is received and cannot be responded to immediately?

    Answer: Time, position, and nature of distress if known

    When a MAYDAY is received, you must log the time, position of the distressed vessel, and the nature of the distress if known.

  7. Which organisation coordinates the international system of maritime safety information broadcasts?

    Answer: IMO

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) coordinates the international system for maritime safety information broadcasts.

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