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Element 7: GMDSS Radio Operating Practices

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7-A-020: Logkeeping

7-020A: Which of the following statements are true?

Both of the above

GMDSS Radio Logs are required to contain entries pertaining to all incidents connected with the radio-communications service that appear to be of importance to the safety of life at sea.

All Distress communications must be entered in the GMDSS radio log.

None of the above



7-020B: Which of the following statements are true?

None of the above

Key letters or abbreviations may not be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks under any circumstances.

Urgency communications do not need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log.

Both of the above



7-020C: Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?

At the GMDSS operating position.

Captain's office

Sea cabin

Anywhere on board the vessel.



7-020D: How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?

At least 30 days after the last entry.

At least one year after the last entry.

At least two years after the last entry.

At least 90 days after the last entry.



7-020E: How long must the radio log be archived by the licensee?

Both of the above

Two years if there is no Distress or Urgency entries.

Three years if there are any Distress or Urgency entries.

None of the above



7-020F: Which of the following logkeeping statements is true?

Both a) and c)

Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and daily tests are required.

A summary of all Distress communications heard and Urgency communications affecting the station’s own ship. Also, all Safety communications (other than VHF) affecting the station’s own ship must be logged.

Routine daily MF-HF and Inmarsat-C transmissions do not have to be logged.





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