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Subelement I

Inmarsat Equip. & Comms:

Section 74

Address to Internet, SMS or Special Addresses:

How may an Inmarsat-C unit be used to send text communications to an Internet destination?

  • Call up the file menu, insert the internet address in the first line of the file and use the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu to send the message.
  • Use the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu, compose a text file and use the file attach function in the file menu.
  • Internet addresses cannot be reached from an Inmarsat-C terminal without a separate e-mail computer.
  • Correct Answer
    Compose a text file, use the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu & specify the recipient using the address book function (or by manual entry) for e-mail.
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To send message traffic to an Internet address using an Inmarsat- C terminal -- what action would be required?

  • Correct Answer
    Select the recipient using the e-mail code from the address book (or manually select the code.)
  • Insert the Internet address into the correct field when creating the message file.
  • Select the recipient using the e-mail code into the DNID/ENID setup e-mail function.
  • Insert the Internet address into the correct field of the System setup e-mail function.
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What menu function in Inmarsat-C terminals would typically be used to specify an Internet address destination?

  • The System Setup menu to store all required e-mail destinations.
  • Correct Answer
    The Address book function (or manual entry) in the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu.
  • The Data Report menu to initiate the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT process.
  • The menus for File Operations are used for adding the Internet address to the file.
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Which of the following is not correct with regard to Inmarsat-C e-mail?

  • It is possible to send e-mail messages from your ship's Inmarsat-C terminal to any e-mail address in the world.
  • To receive e-mails from shore, your ship's e-mail address must be registered with an Inmarsat C Land Earth Station Service Provider.
  • Correct Answer
    An additional hardware upgrade is required to enable your ship's Inmarsat-C terminal to send and receive e-mails.
  • Not all land earth station service providers support e-mail service.
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How would a notification of arrival be sent as a text to a mobile phone number using an Inmarsat-C unit?

  • Mobile phone numbers cannot be reached by Inmarsat-C terminals because they lack voice capability.
  • Use the Inmarsat-C voice handset to compose and transmit the text.
  • Correct Answer
    Compose a text file, use the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu & specify the recipient using the address book function (or by manual entry) for SMS destinations.
  • The mobile phone number is inserted as the first line of the text file and sent with the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu.
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How may Inmarsat-C terminals be used for sending Urgency or Safety priority communications (such as synoptic weather reports)?

  • Urgency & Safety EGC messages can only be received by an Inmarsat-C terminal.
  • Enter PAN PAN or SECURITE into the heading of the message file so the message will be routed by priority.
  • Only Routine or Distress priority messages can be sent from an Inmarsat-C terminal.
  • Correct Answer
    Use the appropriate special 2-digit codes selected from the address book or manually enter the correct code into the SEND/REC or TRANSMIT menu.
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