SafetyNETTM promulgates what type of information?

(C). MSI

Other other choices don't make any sense for distress communications.

According to the International Maritime Organization, MSI messages consist of the

“Navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts, and other urgent safety-related messages broadcast to ships."

For more information, please see Inmarsat INTERNATIONAL SAFETYNET HANDBOOK

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What kind(s) of broadcasts are not available through SafetyNETTM?

(D). Vessel traffic lists

SafetyNET(tm) does provide:

• MSI and messages to specific geographic areas.
• Storm warnings
• Distress and Urgency bulletins
  

According to the International Maritime Organization, MSI messages consist of the

“Navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts, and other urgent safety-related messages broadcast to ships."

For more information, please see Inmarsat INTERNATIONAL SAFETYNET HANDBOOK

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Which satellite system promulgates Maritime Safety Information?

(A). Inmarsat-C SafetyNETTM

SafetyNET (tm-trade mark) is a communication function of the Inmarsat-C radio two-way data store-and-forward messaging system.

• See Wikipedia Inmarsat-C.
  
• Inmarsat Company SafetyNET and SafetyNET II and INTERNATIONAL SAFETYNET HANDBOOK
  
• US Coast Guard MARCOMMS - INMARSAT C SAFETYNET
• International Maritime Organization IMO International SafetyNET Manual
  
• National Weather Service GMDSS subsection on INMARSAT-C SafetyNET.

(a). AMVER is the automated mutual-assistance vessel rescue systems, where reports are sent regarding sailing plans, position, deviation, and arrival reports. These are used whenever a search and rescue efforts have to be made, to coordinate response wherever distress occurs at sea.

• See Wikipedia article on AMVER

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What information is promulgated by the international SafetyNETTM?

(B). MSI

Only MSI is applicable, the other choices refer to other systems. And, MARAD actually refers to vessels of the maritime administration, he he.

SafetyNET(tm) does provide:

• MSI and messages to specific geographic areas.
• Storm warnings
• Distress and Urgency bulletins
  

According to the International Maritime Organization, MSI messages consist of the

“Navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts, and other urgent safety-related messages broadcast to ships."

For more information, please see Inmarsat INTERNATIONAL SAFETYNET HANDBOOK

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To receive all mandatory MSI using the SafetyNETTM system the vessel must:

(B). Log-in and ensure the position is accurate to receive MSI for the NAVAREA the vessel is currently within.

Just remember this. The other choices don't actually address the question.

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In using SafetyNETTM for the receipt of MSI (Maritime Safety Information):

(C). All of these answers are correct.

• Only unscheduled Urgency and Distress messages will be received if the Inmarsat-C SES is not logged in.

• Both scheduled MSI and unscheduled Urgency and Distress messages will be received if the Inmarsat-C SES is logged in.

• The Inmarsat-C SES must have Enhanced Group Calling (EGC) capability to receive MSI.

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