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Element 7: GMDSS Radio Operating Practices

effective 8/01/2006

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7-A-019: Watchkeeping

7-019A: A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A3 is required to maintain a watch on?

All of these

VHF Channel 70

MF Frequency 2187.5

HF on 8414.5 kHz and one other HF DSC frequency.



7-019B: A vessel certified for service in Sea Area A-2 is required to maintain watch on?

2187.5 kHz

2174.5 kHz

2182.0 kHz

2738.0 kHz



7-019C: What are the mandatory DSC watchkeeping bands/channels?

8 MHz HF DSC, 1 other HF DSC, 2 MHz MF DSC and VHF Ch-70.

VHF Ch-70, 2 MHz MF DSC, 6 MHz DSC and 1 other HF DSC.

2 MHz MF DSC, 8 MHz DSC, VHF Ch-16 and 1 other HF DSC.

None of the above



7-019D: Proper watchkeeping includes the following:

All of the above

All required frequencies are being monitored in the proper mode.

After silencing an alarm all displays and/or printouts are read.

Notifying the Master of any Distress alerts.



7-019E: Proper watchkeeping includes the following:

All of the above

Understanding the GMDSS console's normal operational indicators.

Maintaining a proper GMDSS radio station log.

Responding to and comprehending alarms.



7-019F: Which is true concerning a required watch on VHF Ch-16.

All of the above

It is compulsory at all times while at sea until further notice, unless the vessel is in a VTS system.

When a vessel is in an A1 sea area and subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act and in a VTS system, a watch is not required on Ch-16 provided the vessel monitors both Ch-13 and VTS channel.

It is always compulsory in sea areas A2, A3 and A4.





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