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Subelement C
F.C.C. Rules & Regulations:
Section 14
Required Documents and Publications
Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper setup and use of GMDSS equipment?
  • ITU List of Equipment Operations.
  • 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
  • Instructions are available through the Maritime Safety Information (MSI) system.
  • Correct Answer
    The manufacturer's operating manuals.

Which of the following references should be consulted for information on the proper setup and use of GMDSS equipment?

(D). The manufacturer's operating manuals

This appears to be the only logical choice.

47 CFR 80.1105(f) Irrespective of the maintenance methods used, all manufacturers' instruction manuals and maintenance manuals for each piece of equipment required and installed must be available on-board ship.

Adequate tools, spare parts, and test equipment appropriate to the methods used by the ship as recommended by the manufacturer should be provided. The manuals, tools, spare parts, and test equipment, as applicable, should be readily accessible. § 80.1105 Maintenance requirements.

There is info on § 80.1083 Ship radio installations. on § 80.1081 Functional requirements section.

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Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
  • Correct Answer
    These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.
  • These are located in CCIR #476.
  • These are located in FCC Part 83.
  • These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
A. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80.

This a a great reference to look up info, on Code of Federal Regulation
Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Stations in the Maritime Services

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What publications should the GMDSS Radio Operator consult to review the proper procedures to be followed in Distress situations under GMDSS?
  • The manufacturer’s technical manuals.
  • Correct Answer
    47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.
  • The manufacturer's operator manuals.
  • 47 CFR Part 90 Subpart V.

What publications should the GMDSS Radio Operator consult to review the proper procedures to be followed in Distress situations under GMDSS? (B). 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W.

Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart W is listed on the Code of Federal Regulations,

Subpart W - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

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Which of the following documents or publications are required by the FCC for GMDSS vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
  • IMO master plan of shore-based facilities (or substitute), station logs, appropriate operator licenses, Inmarsat handbook for GMDSS.
  • NGA Pub. 117 (or substitute), station logs, appropriate operator licenses, IAMSAR manual volume III.
  • Correct Answer
    Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
  • Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, IMO manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

Which of the following documents or publications are required by the FCC for GMDSS vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?

(C). Part 80 FCC rules, station logs, station licenses, ITU publications, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

FCC: Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 8
Subpart W Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

ITU GMDSS International Voyages PDF Presentation

ITU: Manual for Maritime Mobile Stations

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Which of the following documents or publications are required by Part 80 of the FCC rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
  • Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate, ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast stations, and ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
  • ITU Master Plan of GMDSS Coast stations, ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations, ITU List IV & List V.
  • Correct Answer
    ITU List IV & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.
  • ITU List IV & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & IMO manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

Which of the following documents or publications are required by Part 80 of the FCC rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?

(C). ITU List IV & List V, Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate & ITU manual for Maritime Mobile stations.

47 CFR 80.159 Operator requirements of Title III of the Communications Act and the Safety Convention. Code of Federal Regulations

47 CFR 80.411 Vessel certification or exemption. Code of Federal Regulations

Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80

ITU List IV List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations

ITU List V List V – List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments 2021

ITU: Manual for Maritime Mobile Stations

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Which of the following references should be consulted to identify the name of a vessel based on its Maritime Mobile Service Identity?
  • ITU list of Coast Stations.
  • ITU List of Radio-determination and Ship Stations.
  • ITU Master Plan of Shore-Based Facilities.
  • Correct Answer
    ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.

Which of the following references should be consulted to identify the name of a vessel based on its Maritime Mobile Service Identity?

(D). ITU List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments.

ITU List V List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments 2021

ITU: Manual for Maritime Mobile Stations

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