VTS Communication Procedures 2

Question 1

When a vessel fails to respond to a VTS call on the working channel, what is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Attempt contact on Channel 16 as the international distress and calling frequency

Answer

Channel 16 is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency used as a fallback when contact cannot be established on the designated working channel.

Question 2

In VTS communications, what does the proword 'BREAK' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A separation between the message address and the message text

Answer

'BREAK' is a proword used to separate the address portion of a message from its text, especially when other prowords are not used.

Question 3

A VTS operator receives a position report using the phonetic alphabet. The vessel states its position as 'GOLF GOLF.' What does this represent?

Accepted Answer

The letter combination GG, likely part of a waypoint or report identifier

Answer

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, GOLF represents the letter G, so 'GOLF GOLF' spells out 'GG,' which could be part of a position identifier or code.

Question 4

What is the primary reason VTS operators use standard phraseology during radio communications?

Accepted Answer

To reduce misunderstandings and ensure clarity regardless of language barriers

Answer

Standard phraseology minimizes ambiguity and misunderstanding, which is critical in safety-sensitive maritime environments where parties may have different native languages.

Question 5

Which ITU regulation governs the use of VHF radiotelephone communications in the maritime mobile service?

Accepted Answer

Radio Regulations Appendix 18

Answer

ITU Radio Regulations Appendix 18 specifies the channeling arrangements for VHF maritime mobile communications, including designated frequencies for VTS.

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VTS Communication Procedures 2