GOC & LRC – Miscellaneous Questions

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1. What is the primary purpose of the Maritime Safety Information (MSI) system?

To provide navigational warnings and meteorological information
To communicate routine messages between ships
To transmit distress alerts
To manage ship traffic

2. Which publication provides information on radio signals and services worldwide?

Admiralty List of Radio Signals (ALRS)
International Code of Signals
SOLAS Convention
MARPOL Annex IV

3. What action should be taken after sending a false distress alert?

Cancel the alert by sending a cancellation message
Ignore it as the alert will expire automatically
Turn off the radio equipment
Wait for authorities to contact you

4. What is the purpose of the IAMSAR Manual?

To provide guidelines for search and rescue operations
To list international maritime laws
To catalog shipping companies
To provide nautical charts

5. What is the function of a DSC controller in GMDSS equipment?

To automate the sending and receiving of digital distress alerts
To control the ship’s steering system
To manage engine operations
To monitor fuel consumption

6. Which device is used to locate a vessel in distress by radar?

SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)
EPIRB
NAVTEX receiver
AIS transponder

7. What is the purpose of the IAMSAR Manual?

To provide guidelines for search and rescue operations
To list international maritime laws
To catalog shipping companies
To provide nautical charts

8. Which frequency is commonly used for NAVTEX transmissions?

518 kHz
2182 kHz
156.8 MHz
406 MHz

9. What does the term ‘false distress alert’ refer to?

An unintended transmission of a distress signal
A routine communication
A maintenance signal
A weather update

10. Which organization publishes the Admiralty List of Radio Signals?

UK Hydrographic Office
International Maritime Organization
International Telecommunication Union
World Meteorological Organization

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