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Subelement C
F.C.C. Rules & Regulations:
Section 20
Logkeeping
Which of the following statements meets requirements for 47 CFR 80 Subpart-W?
  • GMDSS Radio Logs may not be retained aboard compulsory vessels in an electronic file (e.g., word processing) format.
  • Correct Answer
    GMDSS Radio Logs must contain entries of all Distress and Urgency communications affecting your own ship.
  • GMDSS Radio Logs must be retained aboard compulsory vessels for a period of at least 90 days in their original form.
  • Entries in the GMDSS Radio Log are only required for communications within the vessel's intended Sea Area of operation.

Which of the following statements meets requirements for 47 CFR 80 Subpart-W?

(B). GMDSS Radio Logs must contain entries of all Distress and Urgency communications affecting your own ship.

§ 80.1075 Radio records. A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and § 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea. Radio Records

§ 80.409 Station logs. The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log. Station Logs

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
  • Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is explained.
  • Urgency communications may need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log.
  • Correct Answer
    Distress communications heard do not require entries if the vessel did not participate in SAR activity.
  • Log entries of VHF Safety broadcasts are not required.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

(C). Distress communications heard do not require entries if the vessel did not participate in SAR activity.

These are part of regulations:

  • Key letters or abbreviations may be used in GMDSS Radio Logbooks if their meaning is explained.

  • Urgency communications may need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log.

  • Log entries of VHF Safety broadcasts are not required.

§ 80.1075 Radio records. A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and § 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea. Radio Records

§ 80.409 Station logs. The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log. Station Logs

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Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?
  • Captain's office
  • Sea cabin
  • Anywhere on board the vessel.
  • Correct Answer
    At the GMDSS operating position.

Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?

(D). At the GMDSS operating position.

47 CFR 80.409(b)(2) Logs containing entries required by paragraph (c) of this section must be kept either at the principal control point of the station or electronically filed at the station licensee's primary office or available to the Commission via secured access to the licensee's Internet web site. Logs containing entries required by paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section must be kept at the principal radiotelephone operating location while the vessel is being navigated.

Additionally, logs required by paragraph (f) of this section must be retained on board the vessel for a period of 2 years from the date of the last inspection of the ship radio station. Log keeping location

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How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?
  • Correct Answer
    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.

How long must the radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?

(A). At least 30 days after the last entry.

§ 80.1075 Radio records. A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and § 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea. Radio Records

47 CFR § 80.409(a) Station logs. The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Station Logs

47 CFR 80.409(b)(2) All entries in their original form must be retained on board the vessel for at least 30 days from the date of entry. Additionally, logs required by paragraph (f) of this section must be retained on board the vessel for a period of 2 years from the date of the last inspection of the ship radio station. Station Logs

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Which statement concerning radio log archival by the station licensee is FALSE?
  • Retain for two years if there are no Distress entries.
  • Logs related to an investigation may not be destroyed without specific authorization.
  • Retain for three years if there are Distress entries.
  • Correct Answer
    Retain for one year unless there are Distress or Urgency entries.

Which statement concerning radio log archival by the station licensee is FALSE?

(D). Retain for one year unless there are Distress or Urgency entries.

Requirements relating to log keeping:

  • Retain for two years if there are no Distress entries.

  • Logs related to an investigation may not be destroyed without specific authorization.

  • Retain for three years if there are Distress entries.

§ 80.1075 Radio records. A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and § 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea. Radio Records

§ 80.409 Station logs. The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log. Station Logs

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Which of the following logkeeping statements is FALSE?
  • Correct Answer
    Entries of all company communications using GMDSS satellite equipment are required.
  • 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.
  • Entries related to failures of compulsory equipment are required.

Which of the following log keeping statements is FALSE?

(A). Entries of all company communications using GMDSS satellite equipment are required.

Requirements for log keeping:

  • 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.

  • Entries related to failures of compulsory equipment are required.

§ 80.1075 Radio records. A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and § 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea. Radio Records

§ 80.409 Station logs. The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log. Station Logs

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