Maritime Test regarding GMDSS (Questions & Answers)

AMSA Test regarding GMDSS - QUESTIONSNavigare necesse est !

MROCP - Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (for VHF & MF/HF radio operations)

For Watchkeeping purposes what VHF channel should a vessel maintain a listening watch onwhilst at sea?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 67

Channel 13

Channel 16

Channel 77

MROCP0001

What information should be entered into a log book?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Operators should record all distress alerts and messages transmitted and received.

Operators should record all EPIRB communications.

Operators should record all DSC MMSI numbers

Operators should record all activities on the boat.

MROCP0002

Who controls the order of communications between stations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

There is no need to decide on the order

The calling station

Any station

The station called

MROCP0003

What does the word "OVER" indicate during radiotelephony communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

That the exchange is completed

That the other station is invited to respond

That a change of frequency is necessary

That I have received and understand your message

MROCP0004

What does the word "ROMEO" indicate during an exchange of communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)


That reception difficulties are being experienced by one of the stations

That I have received and understand your message


MROCP0005

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What does the word "OUT" indicate during an exchange of communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

That the other station is invited to respond

That reception difficulties are being experienced by one of the stations



MROCP0006

What is the accepted radiotelephony procedure for initial routine calling on VHF?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Blue Whale calling VMR Hervey Bay Come in

VMR Hervey Bay(3 times)Blue Whale calling on ch16 how Copy?

VMR Hervey Bay this is Blue Whale, Blue Whale on Ch16 suggest channel 73 Over

Fred at Hervey Bay this is Blue Whale, Blue Whale Roger Dodger come in.

MROCP0007

What can station identification be shortened to once contact has been established on VHF?

a)

b)

c)

d)

This is Blue Whale position report over.

VMR Hervey Bay we are in position. over.

Our position is . Blue Whale over.

In postion .. Over.

MROCP0008

What should you do if no immediate reply is receive to the initial routine call?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Wait two minutes and repeat the call.

Wait five nimutes and repeat the call.

Repeat immediately.

Call another station.

MROCP0009

What should you do if no reply is received after three repeats of a routine call?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Call another station

Keep trying

Call emergency services

Change to channel 70

MROCP0010



What should you do next if you are unsure of the identity of the calling station?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Request identity of the calling station.

Ignore the call.

Request the calling station to call another station.

Relay the call to another station asking them to reply.

MROCP0011

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name AQUARIUS?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Alfa Quebec Uniform Alfa Romeo India Uniform Sierra

Alpha Queen Ultimate Alpha Roger Indigo Ultimate Sierra

Apple Quest Under Apple Roger Indigo Under Sugar

Alfa Quest Utility Alfa Rooster Indigo Utility Silver

MROCP0012

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name ECLIPSE?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Elvis Costello Ludo Indigo Peter Spot Elvis

Egg Cheese Lime Inside Purple Sugar Egg

Echo Charlie Lima India Papa Sierra Echo

Empty Cold Lunch Indigo Perfect Silver Empty

MROCP0013

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name HUON MISTRESS ?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Happy Ugly Orange Nancy Magazine Intro Sienna Terrific Roger Elton Sienna Sienna

Harry Unto Onion Nero Magpie Invert Sugar Tomatoe Romeo Elvis Sugar Sugar

Hotel Uniform Oscar November Mike India Sierra Tango Romeo Echo Sierra Sierra

Hustle Under Open Nacho Music Indigo Spain Toledo Ruby Emerald Spain Spain

MROCP0014

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name PHEONIX?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Papa Hotel Echo Oscar November India Xray

Peter Harry Elvis Oliver Norman Ian Xavier

Poppy Hamlet Ego Oreos Nacho Indigo Xanadu

Pink Hermit East Over North Inside Xray

MROCP0015



What is the correct phonetic spelling of the word SEA GYPSY?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Sierra Echo Alfa Golf Yankee Papa Sierra Yankee

Siesta Ego Alfie Ghost Yonder Poppy Sugar Yonder

Scarlet Egg Apple Green Yellow Pink Silver Yellow

Sarah Enter Alien Globe Yoyo Purple Sombrero Yoyo

MROCP0016

Which of the following is the correct phonetic spelling of the vessel name PIPE DREAM?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Pipe Iron Pipe Edge Dodge Roger Edge Alpha Mint

Papa India Papa Echo Delta Romeo Echo Alfa Mike

Peter Idle Peter Ego Dream Rusty Ego Apple Mango

Pop Ice Pop Ebb Danny Romeo Ebb Alto Music

MROCP0017

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name SKY BLUE?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Siesta Karen Yoyo Black Lime Ultimate Egg

Sienna King Yellow Brown Ludo Under Echo

Sugar Kick Yard Brave Loco Undo East

Sierra Kilo Yankee Bravo Lima Uniform Echo

MROCP0018

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name LADY DAPHNE?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Lima Apple Delta Yeti Delta Apple Prince Harry Nigel East

Lemon Alfa Danny Yankee Danny Alfa Peter Happy Nine Ego

Lima Alfa Delta Yankee Delta Alfa Papa Hotel November Echo

Linda Aka Delta Yodel Delta Aka Pop Hotel Norman Echo

MROCP0019

What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name WILD WAVE ?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Whiskey indigo Ludo Delta Whiskey Apple Victor Ember

Wave Igloo Loco Danny Wave Alto Vote Echo

Whiskey India Lima Delta Whiskey Alfa Victor Echo

Wine India Lime Dolly Wine Alfa Viking Emma

MROCP0020



What is the correct phonetic spelling of the boat name JACARANDA?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Juliett Alfa Charlie Alfa Romeo Alfa November Delta Alfa

Julius Alpha Charlie Alpha Roger Alpha November Danny Alpha

Julie Aka Cat Aka Romeo Aka Nacho Della Aka

Jack Alfa Charles Alfa Roger Alfa Norman Danny Alfa

MROCP0021

Whose authority is required before transmitting a DSC distress acknowledgement?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The person operating the VHF radio

No authority is required

The Master or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

The owner of the vessel.

MROCP0022

Whose authority is required before transmitting a radiotelephony distress call and message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

No authority is required

The Owner of the vessel.

The person operating the VHF radio

The Master or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

MROCP0023

What is the international Marine VHF channel for distress radiotelephony communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The nearest marine repeater channel

VHF channel 12

VHF channel 16

VHF channel 70

MROCP0024

What does the distress signal MAYDAY indicate?

a)

b)

c)

d)

That the vessel, or persons onboard, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

That a vessel, or persons onboard the vessel, require assistance to dock the vessel.

That the vessel, or persons onboard the vessel, have an urgent message to transmit.

That a vessel, or persons onboard a vessel, nolonger require assistance.

MROCP0025



Which of the following is the correct distress call for a VHF Marine radio?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 to all stations Mayday Mayday Mayday

Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123

Mayday Songbird calling ALL Stations Mayday

Two Rocks Two Rocks Two Rocks this is Songbird Songbird

MROCP0026

Which of the following is the correct order for a VHF marine radio distress message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Mayday - Black Pearl 503001234 - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board - abandoning ship - EPIRB activated

Mayday - Black Pearl 503001234 - fire on board - abandoning ship - EPIRB activated - 4 miles West of Safety Bay

Black Pearl - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board require immediate assistance - abandoning ship

Black Pearl - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - abandoning Ship - require immediate assistance

MROCP0027

What do you do next if your distress call and message have not been acknowledged?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Wait until the end of the next silence period

Immediately repeat the same especially during a silence period

Change to VHF Channel 67 and repeat the signal

Wait until the next scheduled radio contact time with your shore base

MROCP0028

Who is responsible for the coordination of search and rescue operations for small vessels ininshore waters?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

RCC Australia (AusSAR)

The volunteer marine rescue organisation closest to the distress scene

State and Territory police forces

MROCP0029

What is your obligation with respect to accepting distress traffic?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Acceptance is absolute and priority is given over all other calls.

Acceptance is voluntary and you may continue what you are doing.

Acceptance is conditional.

Acceptance depends on where you are.

MROCP0030



What expression should be used to acknowledge a received distress message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Received Mayday

Mayday relay

Romeo Mayday

Mayday Received

MROCP0031

What action would you take after receiving a Distress call?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Transmit "Seelonce Mayday" and wait for the message

Answer immediately giving your vessel\'s name, call sign and position

Get ready to write down in the Radio Log Book any distress message that may follow

Change the receiver to a working frequency

MROCP0032

What radiotelephony priority signal should always be used before distress traffic?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Securite

Seelonce

Mayday

Prudonce

MROCP0033

Generally speaking who controls the distress communications process?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The nearest rescue vessel

The vessel in distress, unless control is delegated

The nearest coast station operated by a marine rescue organisation

The first vessel to acknowledge receipt of the distress message

MROCP0034

When is the signal priority SEELONCE MAYDAY used?

a)

b)

c)

d)

By any station to indicate that an urgent medical message will follow

By a station in distress, or station in control of distress traffic, to impose radio silence on interfering stations during distress working

By any station near a distressed vessel to impose silence on the distress frequency on stations creating interference on thatfrequency

By any station to indicate that distress working has finished

MROCP0035



When may the radiotelephony signal SEELONCE DISTRESS be used?

a)

b)

c)

d)

By a station in distress, or station in control of distress traffic, to impose radio silence on interfering stations during distress working

By any station to indicate that an urgent medical message will follow

By any station to indicate that distress working has finished

By any station near a distressed vessel to impose silence on the distress frequency on stations creating interference on thatfrequency

MROCP0036

What radiotelephony signal is used to advise all stations that distress working is in progress andthat restricted working may be resumed on the distress frequency or channel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Seelonce Mayday

Prudonce

Mayday Feenee

Seelonce

MROCP0037

What expression is used, by the station in control of distress traffic, to advise that normal trafficmay now continue on the distress channel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Seelonce Feenee

Mayday Feenee

Prudonce

Seelonce Mayday

MROCP0038

What priority signal would you use in order to advise a shore station of a distress message youwish to transmit on behalf of another vessel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Mayday Relay

Pan Pan

The distress signal

Prudonce

MROCP0039

What priority signal is followed by an urgent message concerning the safety of a vessel, aircraft,or person?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Securite

Mayday

Routine

Pan Pan

MROCP0040



When is the priority signal PAN PAN used?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To broadcast a distress call

To broadcast an urgent call

To broadcast a safety call

To broadcast a routine call

MROCP0041

What is the Urgency Signal?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Securite

Prudonce

Pan Pan

Mayday

MROCP0042

What priority signal is given to a message concerning a man overboard?

a)

b)

c)

d)

No priority

Safety

Distress

Urgent

MROCP0043

What priority signal should be used to indicate that you require immediate medical advice?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The distress signal

The safety signal

The urgency signal

RADIOMEDICAL

MROCP0044

What priority message would you transmit to advise that you have just sighted a half submergedcontainer in the ocean?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A routine call

A general announcement

A safety message to all stations

A telephone call to the nearest police station

MROCP0045



What priority message would you broadcast when you have just noticed a buoy light that is notworking?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A routine call

A safety message to all stations

A general alert


MROCP0046

What priority signal is transmitted to indicate that you have sighted a navigational hazard?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Mayday

Prudonce

Pan Pan

Securite

MROCP0047

What is the radiotelephony Safety Signal?

a)

b)

c)

d)

PAN PAN

PRUDONCE

SECURITE

MAYDAY

MROCP0048

What type of message follows the safety (Securit) signal?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A routine call

A general announcement

A weather or navigational warning


MROCP0049

What does the urgency signal PAN PAN indicate?

a)

b)

c)

d)



That a sending station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a vessel, aircraft or person.


MROCP0050



What does the safety signal SECURITE indicate?

a)

b)

c)

d)



That the vessel has a weather or navigational warning to transmit.


MROCP0051

Is an acknowledgment expected for a safety message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

No

Yes

Sometimes

Always

MROCP0052

What Australian organisation issues DSC identity numbers?

a)

b)

c)

d)

AMC

ACMA

AMSA

AVCGA

MROCP0053

What do the first three digits of a vessel's MMSI indicate?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Country of registry

Coast station

Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft

Aids to navigation

MROCP0054

What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 111?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Country of registry

Coast station


Aids to navigation

MROCP0055



What type of station will be issued with an MMSI preceded with 00?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Country of registry

Coast station


Aids to navigation

MROCP0056

What other navigational equipment is recommended to be interfaced with the DSC?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A Global Position System (GPS)

An Automated Information System (AIS)

An EPIRB

A mobile phone system

MROCP0057

Are radiotelephony transmissions permitted on the VHF channel allocated for digital selectivecalling?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Yes

Sometimes

No

Yes, but only by maritime communication stations

MROCP0058

How is the DSC transmission identified?

a)

b)

c)

d)

By AMSA

By the MID

By the MSI

By the MMSI

MROCP0059

What information is contained in all DSC alerts?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Transmitting station 9 digit identity number

Working frequency for further communication

Name of the coast station being called

Type of radio transmitter being used

MROCP0060



What information is contained in a DSC distress alert?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The size of the vessel in distress

The home port of the vessel in distress

The position and an indication of when the position was last updated

How many persons are on board the distress vessel

MROCP0061

What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by VHF DSC?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Immediately acknowledge the alert by DSC

Monitor all the distress frequencies

Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard.

Standby on 2182 kHz, and be prepared to write down any signals heard

MROCP0062

What is the preferred method of subsequent communications after the transmission of a digitalselective calling distress alert?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Digital selective calling techniques

By the use of standard radiotelephony procedures

The Inmarsat satellite system

Narrow band direct printing (NBDP) techniques

MROCP0063

What happens if a DSC distress alert is not acknowledged immediately?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Automatically repeat at approximately four minute intervals for 5 transmissions

Automatically repeat at approximately four minute intervals until cancelled

Automatically repeat at approximately ten minute intervals for 5 transmissions

Automatically repeat at approximately eight minute intervals for 10 transmissions

MROCP0064

What should the operator do if a DSC distress alert has been accidentally sent?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Switch off the tranceiver then switch on the tranceiver go to channel 16 and broadcast an 'all stations' call cancelling the distressalert

Switch on the tranceiver then switch off the tranceiver it will automatically cancel the distress alert

Broadcast an 'all stations' call cancelling the distress alert on channel 16

Contact the nearest coast radio station requesting they cancel the alert.

MROCP0065



How long should the 406 MHz EPIRB be capable of transmitting?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Minimum -12 hours

Minimum - 24 hours

Minimum - 48 hours

Minimum - 96 hours

MROCP0066

How is an activated 406 MHz EPIRB initially detected?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Aircraft only

Satellites operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT system

Other small boats in the area

Large ships in the area

MROCP0067

What type of land station receives EPIRB signal information?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A Limited Coast Radio Station.

A Local User Terminal

A Coast Radio Station

A Land Earth Station

MROCP0068

What type of signal is transmitted from a 406 MHz EPIRB?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A brief burst of data

A continuous two tone alarm

A short radiotelex transmission

A long radiotelephony signal

MROCP0069

What identifying information does a 406 MHz EPIRB transmit?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The Unique Identifier

The name of owner

The serial number

The manufacturer

MROCP0070



What is the purpose of an EPIRB?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To allow a vessel in distress to talk to a rescue satellite

To determine the geographical position of survivors in SAR operations

To allow a vessel in distress to talk to rescue vessels

To alert other vessels that a life raft is in the water

MROCP0071

Under what circumstances may you test an EPIRB?

a)

b)

c)

d)

When inside the steel hull of a vessel

With the permission of a limited coast station operated by a marine rescue organisation

With the permission of the nearest air traffic control

In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for self-testing

MROCP0072

When may an activated EPIRB be switched off?

a)

b)

c)

d)

After six hours in order to preserve battery power

During daylight hours

With the permission of the nearest air traffic control

When rescue has been completed

MROCP0073

Is an EPIRB an accepted alternative to a radio tranceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

No

Yes

Maybe

Only if a SART accompanies the EPIRB

MROCP0074

What organisation registers EPIRBS?

a)

b)

c)

d)

AMSA

ACMA

AMC

Australia Post

MROCP0075



What satellite system can detect or receive EPIRB signals?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The COSPAS-SARSAT system

The ACMA system

The NASA system

The Inmarsat-C system

MROCP0076

In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of satellites are orbiting around the Earth\'s surface?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Satellites that are in polar orbit

Geo stationary satellites

LUTs

Global

MROCP0077

In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, what type of satellites are stationary over the equator?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Geo stationary satellites

Satellites that are in polar orbit

LUTs

Global

MROCP0078

What is the approximate duration of the orbiting satellites?

a)

b)

c)

d)

100 minutes

60 minutes

120 minutes

200 minutes

MROCP0079

What is the viewing range, or footprint, of the orbiting satellite?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Approximately 2000 km




MROCP0080



Where are the land stations located in Australia that receive EPIRB information relayed from thesatellite?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Albany and Bundaberg

Perth and Canberra

Darwin and Sydney

Brisbane and Hobart

MROCP0081

What must you do if you accidentally activate an EPIRB?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Immediately advise the RCC

Immediately advise the ACMA

Immediately advise the AMSA

Immediately advise the locate voluntary marine rescue group.

MROCP0082

What is the minimum time a SART should be capable of operating?

a)

b)

c)

d)

96 hours in standby with a further 8 hours of transmission

48 hours in standby with a further 4 hours of transmission

24 hours of transmission with 10 hours in standby

12 hours of transmission with 24 hours in standby

MROCP0083

How is a SART signal identified on a 3cm Radar?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A series of dots and dashes displayed on the radar screen

A series of letters of the alphabet displayed on the radar

A series of 12 blips displayed on the radar screen extending in a line on a bearing away from the radar centre

A continuous line leading away from the radar centre

MROCP0084

What is the general description of a SART?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A portable, battery-powered device used for position indication to searching aircraft and vessels.

A portable, battery-powered device used for radio telephony purposes.

A portable, battery-powered device used by aircraft and vessels to locate whales.

A portable, battery-powered device used by vessels to show what other vessels are in the area.

MROCP0085



How should a SART be positioned for survival operations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

As high as possible , minimum 1 metre

On the edge of the survival craft

In the water with a minimum depth of 1 metre

In the middle of the survival caft

MROCP0086

What is the distance a SART should respond to a ship\'s radar with a scanner height of 15metres?

a)

b)

c)

d)

5 nautical miles

10 nautical miles

2 nautical miles

15 nautical miles

MROCP0087

What is the ability of a lead acid battery to produce current known as?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Current hour capacity

Volt-amp capacity

Voltage hour capacity

Ampere hour capacity

MROCP0088

What should be added to a lead acid battery when the electrolyte is at a low level?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Nothing as the liquid will be restored during the charging cycle

A weak mixture of sulphuric acid and water

Sea water

Distilled or demineralised water

MROCP0089

What gas is produced by charging lead acid batteries?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Hydrogen

Sulphur dioxide

Nitrogen

Chlorine

MROCP0090



What acid is contained in a lead acid battery electrolyte?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Hydrochloric

Sulphuric

Bicarbonate

Antacid

MROCP0091

What is the effect on a marine transceiver of corrosion on lead acid battery terminals?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A sharp burning sensation from the metal case of the transceiver during transmission

Failure of transmission together with dimmed dial lights or channel display when the transmit button is pressed

Damage to the battery

Power supply fuses which frequently 'blow'

MROCP0092

How can an accurate indication of the amount of charge held in a lead acid battery bedetermined?

a)

b)

c)

d)

By measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte

By noting how often topping-up is necessary

By estimating the amount of liquid inside each cell

By measuring the temperature of the electrolyte

MROCP0093

What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid battery?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A hydrometer

A barometer

A chronometer

A voltimeter

MROCP0094

What specific gravity reading would be expected of a well maintained lead acid battery?

a)

b)

c)

d)

1150 (or 1.150)

1200 (or 1.200)

1250 (or 1.250)

1300 (or 1.300)

MROCP0095



What is the total voltage when two 12 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

24 Volts

12 Volts

6 Volts

3 Volts

MROCP0096

What would be the total voltage if two 6 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?

a)

b)

c)

d)

12 Volts

16 Volts

6 Volts

24 Volts

MROCP0097

What type of fuse should be used to replace a 'blown' fuse in the radio power leads?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A fuse of a higher rating

A fuse of a lower rating

A fuse of the manufacturers recommended value

Any fuse of the same dimensions

MROCP0098

What is the total voltage when two 6 volt lead acid batteries are connected in parallel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

24 Volts

12 Volts

6 Volts

3 Volts

MROCP0099

What would be the total voltage if two 12 volt lead acid batteries connected in series?

a)

b)

c)

d)

12 Volts

16 Volts

6 Volts

24 Volts

MROCP0100



What is the nominal voltage per cell, of a lead acid battery?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2 volts

1.5 volts

1 volt

1.3 volts

MROCP0101

What is the general description of the SIMPLEX mode for communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Two way conversation using paired frequencies

Two way conversation using two frequencies

One way conversation using two separate frequencies

Transmission and reception on the same frequency

MROCP0102

Which of the following describes DUPLEX radiotelephone operation?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Two way simultaneous speech communication using a single frequency

Communication in one direction only at a time using a single frequency

Two way simultaneous speech communication using paired frequencies

Broadcast to all stations simultaneously.

MROCP0103

What frequency may be used for routine messages between ship stations in pleasure vessels?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2284 kHz

6215 kHz

156.650 MHz (Channel 13)


MROCP0104

Whose authority is required before sending a distress acknowledgement on a radiotelephonytransceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The watch keeper

The master or skipper

Any person on board

The vessel's owner

MROCP0105



Which of the following is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Pandora Pandora Pandora to all stations Mayday Mayday Mayday

Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Pandora 503004321 Pandora 503004321 Pandora 503004321

Mayday Pandora 503004321 calling ALL Stations Mayday

Tugerah Tugerah Tugerah this is Pandora Pandora 503004321

MROCP0106

Which of the following is in the correct sequence for a distress message for the vessel JennyWren?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Mayday Jenny Wren 5 miles NE Point Grim Sinking 5 persons on board

We have a Mayday with 5 persons on board the Jenny Wren which is sinking fast

Vessel in position NE Point Grim by 5 miles Mayday Sinking with 5 persons on board

Mayday 5 persons on board the Jenny Wren sinking nearly 5 miles NE off Point Grim.

MROCP0107

What is the correct distress call for a MF/HF marine radio?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Southern Cross VJA2345 Southern Cross VJA2345 Southern Cross VJA2345 (vessel name x 3 )

Calling Southern Cross VJA2345, Mayday Mayday Mayday

Mayday Mayday Mayday, calling Southern Cross VJA2345

This is Southern Cross (vessel name x 3), Mayday Mayday Mayday

MROCP0108

Which of the following is the correct order for a MF/HF marine radio distress message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Verity Jane VKD5678 five persons onboard a 10 metre cabin cruiser which is on fire - 10 miles southeast of Cape Morton requireimmediate assistance

Verity Jane VKD5678- Mayday - abandoning ship - require assistance - Fire onboard - 10 miles southeast of Cape Morton

Mayday Verity Jane VKD5678 10 miles southeast Cape Morton - fire onboard and abandoning ship - 3 adults and 2 children onboard

Mayday - fire on board - require immediate assistance - 10 miles southeast of Cape Morton - abandoning ship

MROCP0109

What do you do next if your distress call and message have not been acknowledged on 2182kHz?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Wait until the end of the next silence period

Immediately repeat the same especially during a silence period

Change to VHF Channel 67 and repeat the signal

Wait until the next scheduled radio contact time with your shore base

MROCP0110



What would you do next after receiving a distress alert by MF DSC?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Immediately acknowledge the alert by DSC

Monitor all the distress frequencies

Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard.

Standby on 2182 kHz, and be prepared to write down any signals heard

MROCP0111

What type of message may follow the radiotelephony alarm signal ?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The weather forecast by a coast station

A safety message

A test transmission

A distress call and message

MROCP0112

What mode of transmission is required on all marine MF/HF radiotelephony frequencies?

a)

b)

c)

d)

F1B

AM/H3E

SSB/J3E

W9E

MROCP0113

Which of the following frequencies is available for safety warnings from Australian Coast RadioStations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

8291 kHz

8176 kHz

2638 kHz

4125 kHz

MROCP0114

For Watchkeeping purposes what VHF channel should a vessel maintain a listening watch onwhilst at sea?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 67

Channel 13

Channel 16

Channel 77

MROCP0115



What is the International 2MHz radiotelephony distress frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2182 kHz

2187.5 kHz

2201 kHz

2524 kHz

MROCP0116

Which of the following is an International radiotelephony distress and safety calling frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

4436 kHz

6507 kHz

8291 kHz

156.625 MHz (VHF channel 72)

MROCP0117

Which of the following is an international distress and calling frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

4125 kHz

6364 kHz



MROCP0118

Which of the following is an international radiotelephony distress and calling frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

6364khz


6215 kHz


MROCP0119

What is the general rule for the use of MF/HF frequencies during the day time?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The higher the frequency the greater the communications distance

They should not be used during hours of darkness

The lower the frequency then the greater the communications distance

They are effective only for very short range communications

MROCP0120



Which piece of radio equipment would provide the best overall safety on a round-the worldvoyage?

a)

b)

c)

d)

27 MHz marine equipment fitted with all available channels

MF/HF marine equipment fitted with digital selective calling and all International channels/frequencies

VHF marine equipment fitted with digital selective calling and all International channels

A 121.5/243 MHz EPIRB

MROCP0121

What would be the most likely cause should an operator receive a sharp burning sensation whentouching the metal case of a MF/HF transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A seriously overcharged battery

A frayed power supply cables

A shorted power supply cable

A faulty or non-existent radio earth connection

MROCP0122

What type of marine transceiver is likely to be affected least by ignition noise from an engine?

a)

b)

c)

d)

27 MHz marine CB

MF/HF marine

VHF marine

All marine transceivers

MROCP0123

What is the main function of an antenna-tuning unit (ATU) on a MF/HF transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To cut out annoying receiver noise in the absence of incoming signals

To ensure maximum transfer of transmitted power to the antenna on different frequency bands

To fine tune incoming single sideband (SSB) signals that sound distorted

To physically vary the length of the antenna

MROCP0124

What is the purpose of the mute control on a MF/HF transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To stop annoying background atmospheric noise or radio interference

To place the transceiver on standby

To adjust the 'electrical' length of the antenna

To fine tune received signals that sound distorted

MROCP0125



What is the purpose of the clarifier control on a MF/HF transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To fine tune incoming single sideband (SSB) signals that sound distorted or 'off station'

To cut out annoying receiver noise

To vary the power of transmitted signals

To ensure maximum transfer of transmitted power to the antenna

MROCP0126

What qualification does an operator of a VHF Marine tranceiver require in accordance with theRadiocommunications Act 1992?

a)

b)

c)

d)

MROVCP, recognised equivalent or higher qualification

MSCCE, recognised equivalent or higher qualification

ACMA, recognised equivalent or higher qualification

RCC, recognised equivalent or higher qualification

MROCP0127

Which government Act imposes severe penalties to false or deceptive distress, urgency andsafety messages?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Navigation Act 1912

Radiocommunications Act 1992

Broadcasting Services Act 1992

Television Licence Fees Act 1964

MROCP0128

Where in the eight bands of the frequency spectrum does the maritime VHF frequencies fall?

a)

b)

c)

d)

300 to 3000 KHz (or 3 Mhz)

3 to 30 MHz

30 to 300 MHz

300 to 3000 MHz

MROCP0129

Generally speaking, what range would you expect via marine VHF?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Medium range

Short range

Long range

World range

MROCP0130



Where, should a VHF antenna ideally be positioned?

a)

b)

c)

d)

As high as possible, preferably at the top of a mast

On the cabin roof

On top of the VHF radio casing

At the stern of the boat

MROCP0131

What generally determines the range or distance of communications, on VHF marine channels?

a)

b)

c)

d)

It is determined by ionospheric ducting

It is possible because radio energy is reflected from the ionosphere

It is determined by a combination of sky wave and ground wave energy

It is determined by the combined heights of the transmitting and receiving antenna

MROCP0132

What is range at VHF dependent on?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The combined height of the transmitting and receiving antennas.

The combined length of the oars

The distance of the wave motion

The position of the radio battery

MROCP0133

What generally is the range at VHF known as?

a)

b)

c)

d)

By line of height

By rule of thumb

By line of distance

By line of sight.

MROCP0134

What part of the VHF radio wave is used for communications purposes?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Earth curvature waves

Surface or ground waves.

Ocean waves

Long waves.

MROCP0135



Which best describes the antenna for a marine VHF transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A short vertical whip or rod.

A short horizontal whip or rod.

A long vertical whip or rod.

A long horizontal whip or rod.

MROCP0136

What control on a VHF transceiver should be adjusted to stop the constant roar from theloudspeaker when no signals are being received?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The channel selector control

The squelch control

The transmitter power selector control

The dual watch control

MROCP0137

What is the purpose of the transmitter power selector control on a VHF marine transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To allow reduction of transmitted power to minimise interference to other stations and reduces battery drain

It is used to minimise the effect of ignition noise

To control the annoying background roar from the receiver

It activates the transmitter when pressed

MROCP0138

What is the maximum transmitter power for a VHF marine transceiver?

a)

b)

c)

d)

1 Watt

5 Watt

25 Watt

55 Watt

MROCP0139

Which of the following VHF channels could be monitored with the DUAL WATCH control on?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 26 & 06

Channel 77 & 70

Channel 67 & 13

Channel 12 & 16

MROCP0140



What function does the DUAL WATCH control of a marine VHF provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Watch keeping on any two channels

Watch keeping on channel 70 and 77

Watch keeping on all the marine VHF channels

Watch keeping on any working channel with channel 16

MROCP0141

What is a VHF Repeater station?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A limited coast installation

Unmanned shore installations designed to 'repeat' signals received

A coast guard facillity

A ship station

MROCP0142

What are the repeater channels?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channels 21,22,80,81 or 82

Channels 21,22,80,16 or 67

Channels 70, 71 and 72

Channels 13 and 6

MROCP0143

What is the purpose of a Limited Coast Radio Station?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Land stations established to communicate with vessels at sea.

Ship stations which communicate with vessels at sea.

WAY FM radio sations.

To listen for EPIRB transmissions

MROCP0144

What services are provided by Limited Coast Stations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Communications relating to the safety and movements of vessels in their area

Radiotelephone calls to shore telephone subscribers

Transmission of time signals

E-mail from vessels to addressees ashore

MROCP0145



What are the hours of operation for a limited coast station?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A minimum of 12 hours daily

A minimum of 12 hours at weekends and public holidays

24 hours a day, seven days a week

They are not fixed but determined by local requirements or State government legislation

MROCP0146

Whose authority is the vessel's radio station placed under?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The master , skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel.

The crew member closest to the radio.

The local coast guard.

No one

MROCP0147

With respect to station identification during transmission which one of the following is correct?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Operators need not identify their station whilst speaking

Station identification during local transmission is not necessary

Operators need only identify their station when making the initial call

Operators must provide station identification during every transmission

MROCP0148

How are radio transmissions identified?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Vessel name, call sign (if available) or by other means such as the MMSI number.

Country of origin

Date of vessel registration

Hello this is Jack calling

MROCP0149

Is the VHF transceiver apparatus in an Australian vessel required to be licenced?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Yes, individual tranceivers are licenced

No, it is authorised by a marine ship station class licence

The requirements are the same as for the MF/HF Tranceiver

The requirements are the as for the 27MHz tranceiver

MROCP0150



To whom should distress calls, messages and traffic be addressed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To an individual station

To any station on working channels

To all stations on the distress channel

To the police by mobile telephone

MROCP0151

To whom should urgency calls, messages and traffic be addressed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To all or an individual station

To any station on working channels only

To all stations only


MROCP0152

To whom should safety calls and messages be addressed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To all or an individual station

To any station on working channels only

To all stations only


MROCP0153

To whom should general or routine communications be addressed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To an individual station ONLY

To any station on working channels

To all stations on the distress channel


MROCP0154

What channels are used for the exchange of general or routine communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Working channels

Calling channels

Channels designated for distress, urgency traffic

Channels designated for traffic lists, weather or navigational warnings

MROCP0155



What is the purpose of a working frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To initiate a call from shore to ship

To initiate a call from ship to shore

To exchange distress information

To exchange messages and public correspondence

MROCP0156

What is the purpose of a calling frequency?

a)

b)

c)

d)

For the exchange of messages or telephony communications

For the initial call from station to station

For the broadcast of marine safety information

For the exchange public correspondence

MROCP0157

Which one of the following would be an incorrect use of VHF channel 16?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To hold a general conversation with another boat concerning intended movements

To establish routine communications with a maritime communication or limited coast station

To broadcast a radiotelephony urgency call and message after a digital selective call urgency alert

To broadcast a radiotelephony distress call.

MROCP0158

What VHF channel may be used for routine vessel to vessel communications?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 6

Channel 72

Channel 70

Channel 67

MROCP0159

What marine VHF channel may be used for the exchange of vessel to vessel safety information?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 06

Channel 13

Channel 70

Channel 16

MROCP0160



What frequency or channels are Maritime Safety Information messages broadcast on?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The distress, urgency and safety frequencies

On a working frequency or channel

On any telephony channel or frequency

On a DSC frequency or channel

MROCP0161

What marine VHF channel may be used for co-ordinating search and rescue communicationsbetween vessels and aircraft?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 13

Channel 06

Channel 70

Channel 16

MROCP0162

What marine VHF Channel is reserved for the transmission of DSC alerts?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 73

Channel 67

Channel 70

Channel 06

MROCP0163

What are the main and supplementary VHF radiotelephony channels used for distress and safetyin Australia?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channels 16 and 67

Channels 16 and 13

Channels 6 and 16

Channels 16 and 72

MROCP0164

Which of the following is a VHF working channel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Channel 6

Channel 73

Channel 70

Channel 67

MROCP0165



Secrecy or confidentiality does not apply to which of the following?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Received ships business communications

Received personal crew e-mail

Received All Stations broadcasts

Received private telephone calls

MROCP0166

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MCSSE - Marine Satellite Communications Certificate of Endorsement

What service is provided by use of Enhanced Group Calling (EGC)?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Electronic mail

Facsimile mail

Maritime safety messages

Routine or public correspondence

MCSSE0001

What information is provided by Marine Safety Information (MSI)?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Information from ship owners to their fleet

News broadcasts

Information from the Government to all Australian registered vessels

Distress alerts, navigational and weather warnings/forecasts

MCSSE0002

When should a PVT or Link test be conducted?

a)

b)

c)

d)

At least once a day

When changing ocean regions

When conduction commissioning or transmission tests by authorised technicians

At least once a voyage

MCSSE0003

What is the result should you fail to update position information in an Inmarsat-C terminal within12 hours?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Reception of Coastal Warnings via EGC only

An automatic message is sent to NCS

The system shuts down

Reception of EGC for the entire Ocean Region

MCSSE0004

What would be the result of position information not being updated within 12 hours in theInmarsat-C system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Reception of Coastal Warnings via EGC only

SES being unable to receive EGC

The operation of audible and visual alarms

Reception of EGC for the entire Ocean Region

MCSSE0005



When would an EGC message be repeated, for stations missing the initial broadcast?

a)

b)

c)

d)

After every traffic list

After an announcement on the common channel

After a 60 minute delay

After a 6 minute delay and then at scheduled broadcast times

MCSSE0006

What word is used to commence an urgency message received by the Enhanced Group Calling(EGC) system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

MAYDAY

PAN PAN

SECURITE

PRU-DONCE

MCSSE0007

What method is utilised when transmitting via the Inmarsat-C system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Real time mode communications

Real time and store and forward mode communications

Store and forward mode and data communications

Low quality telephony and data communications

MCSSE0008

Which service does SafetyNET provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Ship owners fleet or company information

Crew personal communications

Maritime Safety Information

News subscription services

MCSSE0009

To whom would EGC broadcasts concerning a distress alert normally be addressed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To vessels within a uniquely defined geographical area

All vessels within an ocean region

Vessels belonging to a particular flag or registration

Vessels belonging to a particular fleet

MCSSE0010



What is the Inmarsat two-digit code?

a)

b)

c)

d)

A method of requesting advice

A method of ensuring correct delivery of messages without the need to know full address details

A method used to initiate a distress alert

A quick way to attract the attention of a Land Earth Station

MCSSE0011

What service may be provided by FleetNetTM?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Search and rescue (SAR) information

Hydro graphic service information

Meteorological offices information

News subscription services

MCSSE0012

Which statement concerning a distress alert transmitted from an Inmarsat-C Ship Earth Station(SES) terminal is correct?

a)

b)

c)

d)

It can be sent if the SES is not logged in

It can only be sent when the dish antenna is stabilised and pointing towards the satellite

It may only be sent if the SES is logged in

It can only be sent if the operator knows the electronic address of the relevant Marine Rescue Coordination Centre

MCSSE0013

What do the Inmarsat two digit special access codes provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)

They are only used for medical advice

A method of ensuring correct delivery of messages without the need to know full address details

They are only used to initiate a distress alert

A quick way to attract the attention of a Land Earth Station

MCSSE0014

What method should be used to continue communications after initiating a distress alert viaInmarsat-C?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The radiotelephony mode

By radio telex, (NBDP)

By the keyboard, using non priority

By the keyboard, selecting distress priority

MCSSE0015



What word should be used to commence shore to ship safety messages?

a)

b)

c)

d)

SEELONCE

SECURITE

MAYDAY

DISTRESS

MCSSE0016

What does an Inmarsat-C terminal monitor, in the idle mode?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Terminal Calling Channel (TCC)

Time Division Multiplexer (TDM)

NCS Common Channel

Distress, Urgency and Safety Channel

MCSSE0017

What information is required before the EGC receiver can decide whether to accept or reject ashore to ship distress alert?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the vessel

Choice of the shipboard operator

Relative position of the vessel and the closest satellite

Comparison of position information in the EGCs receiver memory

MCSSE0018

What must the shipboard operator do should he accidentally transmit a distress alert?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Broadcast a safety message to all vessels within range

Nothing

Advise the nearest appropriate Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre immediately

Advise the NCS by radiotelephone

MCSSE0019

What information is included in a distress alert transmitted via Inmarsat-C?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Vessels name

Identity, nature of distress and an indication of position validity

MRCC connection

What ocean region the distress vessel is located in.

MCSSE0020



Which satellite system is generally accepted as the only method of delivery of the EGC facility?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Iridium

Inmarsat-C

Inmarsat-B

Inmarsat - M

MCSSE0021

Which of the following is a designated INMARSAT coverage area?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The Atlantic Ocean North Region (AON)

The Indian Ocean North Region (ION)

The Pacific Ocean Region (POR)

The Arctic Ocean Region (AOR)

MCSSE0022

Is Inmarsat-M approved for use in the Global Maritime Distrss & Safety System (GMDSS)?

a)

b)

c)

d)

No

Yes

Maybe

Yes, depending on where you are.

MCSSE0023

What interface does Land Earth Stations provide for each ocean region?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Full automated communications between vessels at sea and shore based telecommunications networks.

Full automated communications between satellite and all land/sea installations.

Semi automated communications between the network Co-Ordination Centre and the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre.

Semi automated communications for private telephone calls.

MCSSE0024

What two ocean areas does the Australian LES service?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Indian & Pacific

Atlantic & Pacific

India & Atlantic

Arctic & Indian

MCSSE0025



By whose authority is required before transmitting a distress call and message?

a)

b)

c)

d)

The person on duty at the time

The master, skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

The vessels owner

No specific authority is required

MCSSE0026

What is Enhanced Group Calling (EGC)

a)

b)

c)

d)

The broadcast of information to selected ship earth stations in an ocean region.

The broadcast of information to all ship earth stations in all ocean region.

The broadcast of television programs to selected vessels.

The broadcast of news bulletins from news subscription services.

MCSSE0027

What is the Inmarsat-C radiation hazard distance?

a)

b)

c)

d)

One meter

Two meters

Five meters

Seven meters

MCSSE0028

What is the Inmarsat installation aboard a vessel known as?

a)

b)

c)

d)

LES

SES

RCC

LUT

MCSSE0029

What data service does Inmarsat-C provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)

High quality telex. Telephone, facsimile & data service in real time.

Telex and facsimile data exchange in the store & forward mode.

Low quality telephone & data service in real time.

High quality, fast voice communication.

MCSSE0030



What service does the Inmarsat Fleet Service, Fleet 77, provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)





MCSSE0031

What data service does Inmarsat-B provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)





MCSSE0032

What data service does Inmarsat-M provide?

a)

b)

c)

d)





MCSSE0033

Before entering port and turning off the voltage supply to the Inmarsat-C terminal what action isrecommended?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Take a 'Transmitter Test'

Check message reception

Read the transmitter log

Log out

MCSSE0034

How many ocean regions are deployed in the Inmarsat system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2 ocean regions

4 ocean regions

6 ocean regions

8 ocean regions

MCSSE0035



Where are the satellites in the Inmarsat system positioned?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Geostationary over the equator

In polar orbit

Located over the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer

Are in orbit over the meridian of Greewich (0o longitude)

MCSSE0036

What type of stations manage communications between vessels at sea and land earth stations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

LUT

MRCC

NCS

SES

MCSSE0037

What is the location of Australias Land Earth Station(s)?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Bundaberg

Albany

Perth

Brisbane and Hobart

MCSSE0038

Where are Australia's Land Earth Station(s)?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Hobart and Darwin

Albany and Sydney

Perth

Bundaberg

MCSSE0039

How does the Inmarsat B system concentrate radio energy into a narrow beam that is keptpointing at an Inmarsat satellite?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Dish antenna

Omnidirectional Antenna

Stabilised dish antenna

Stabilised omnidirectional antenna

MCSSE0040



What is the Inmarsat B antenna radiation hazard?

a)

b)

c)

d)

1 meter

3 meters

5 meters

7 meters

MCSSE0041

How often should the Inmarsat-C terminal, without GPS interfacing, have position informationupdated?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Every two (2) hours

At each change of watch

Every four (4) hours

Every six (6) hours

MCSSE0042

What is the purpose of an Inmarsat-C log-in?

a)

b)

c)

d)

To advise search and rescue organisations of the location of a vessel

To advise Land Earth Stations of the location of a vessel

To inform the relevant Network Coordination Station of the operational status of the Ship Earth Station

To inform the nearest Land Earth Station of the operational status of a Ship Earth Station

MCSSE0043

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b)MROCP0037 :

a)MROCP0038 :

a)MROCP0039 :

d)MROCP0040 :

b)MROCP0041 :

c)MROCP0042 :

c)MROCP0043 :

c)MROCP0044 :

c)MROCP0045 :

b)MROCP0046 :

d)MROCP0047 :

c)MROCP0048 :

c)MROCP0049 :

c)MROCP0050 :

c)MROCP0051 :

a)MROCP0052 :

c)MROCP0053 :

a)MROCP0054 :

c)MROCP0055 :

b)MROCP0056 :

a)MROCP0057 :

c)MROCP0058 :

d)MROCP0059 :

a)MROCP0060 :

c)MROCP0061 :

c)MROCP0062 :

b)MROCP0063 :

a)MROCP0064 :

a)MROCP0065 :

c)MROCP0066 :

b)MROCP0067 :

b)MROCP0068 :

a)MROCP0069 :

a)MROCP0070 :

b)MROCP0071 :

d)MROCP0072 :

d)MROCP0073 :

a)MROCP0074 :

a)MROCP0075 :

a)MROCP0076 :

a)MROCP0077 :

a)MROCP0078 :

a)MROCP0079 :

a)MROCP0080 :

a)MROCP0081 :

a)MROCP0082 :

a)MROCP0083 :

c)MROCP0084 :

a)MROCP0085 :

a)MROCP0086 :

a)MROCP0087 :

d)MROCP0088 :

d)MROCP0089 :

a)MROCP0090 :

b)MROCP0091 :

b)MROCP0092 :

a)MROCP0093 :

a)MROCP0094 :

a)MROCP0095 :

b)MROCP0096 :

a)MROCP0097 :

c)MROCP0098 :

c)MROCP0099 :

d)MROCP0100 :

a)MROCP0101 :

d)MROCP0102 :

c)MROCP0103 :

a)MROCP0104 :

b)MROCP0105 :

b)MROCP0106 :

a)MROCP0107 :

a)MROCP0108 :

c)MROCP0109 :

b)MROCP0110 :

d)MROCP0111 :

d)MROCP0112 :

c)MROCP0113 :

b)MROCP0114 :

c)MROCP0115 :

a)MROCP0116 :

c)MROCP0117 :

a)MROCP0118 :

c)MROCP0119 :

a)MROCP0120 :

b)MROCP0121 :

d)MROCP0122 :

c)MROCP0123 :

b)MROCP0124 :

a)MROCP0125 :

a)MROCP0126 :

a)MROCP0127 :

b)MROCP0128 :

c)MROCP0129 :

b)MROCP0130 :

a)MROCP0131 :

d)MROCP0132 :

a)MROCP0133 :

d)MROCP0134 :

b)MROCP0135 :

a)MROCP0136 :

b)MROCP0137 :

a)MROCP0138 :

c)MROCP0139 :

d)MROCP0140 :

d)MROCP0141 :

b)MROCP0142 :

a)MROCP0143 :

a)MROCP0144 :

a)MROCP0145 :

d)MROCP0146 :

a)MROCP0147 :

d)MROCP0148 :

a)MROCP0149 :

b)MROCP0150 :

c)MROCP0151 :

a)MROCP0152 :

a)MROCP0153 :

a)MROCP0154 :

a)MROCP0155 :

d)MROCP0156 :

b)MROCP0157 :

a)MROCP0158 :

b)MROCP0159 :

b)MROCP0160 :

b)MROCP0161 :

b)MROCP0162 :

c)MROCP0163 :

a)MROCP0164 :

b)MROCP0165 :

c)MROCP0166 :

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c)MCSSE0001 :

d)MCSSE0002 :

c)MCSSE0003 :

d)MCSSE0004 :

d)MCSSE0005 :

d)MCSSE0006 :

b)MCSSE0007 :

c)MCSSE0008 :

c)MCSSE0009 :

a)MCSSE0010 :

b)MCSSE0011 :

d)MCSSE0012 :

a)MCSSE0013 :

b)MCSSE0014 :

d)MCSSE0015 :

b)MCSSE0016 :

c)MCSSE0017 :

d)MCSSE0018 :

c)MCSSE0019 :

b)MCSSE0020 :

b)MCSSE0021 :

c)MCSSE0022 :

a)MCSSE0023 :

a)MCSSE0024 :

a)MCSSE0025 :

b)MCSSE0026 :

a)MCSSE0027 :

a)MCSSE0028 :

b)MCSSE0029 :

b)MCSSE0030 :

d)MCSSE0031 :

a)MCSSE0032 :

c)MCSSE0033 :

d)MCSSE0034 :

b)MCSSE0035 :

a)MCSSE0036 :

c)MCSSE0037 :

c)MCSSE0038 :

c)MCSSE0039 :

c)MCSSE0040 :

d)MCSSE0041 :

a)MCSSE0042 :

c)MCSSE0043 :

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c)MROCP0001 : Channel 16

a)MROCP0002 : Operators should record all distress alerts and messages transmitted and received.

d)MROCP0003 : The station called

b)MROCP0004 : That the other station is invited to respond

c)MROCP0005 : That I have received and understand your message

d)MROCP0006 : That the exchange is completed

c)MROCP0007 : VMR Hervey Bay this is Blue Whale, Blue Whale on Ch16 suggest channel 73 Over

a)MROCP0008 : This is Blue Whale position report over.

a)MROCP0009 : Wait two minutes and repeat the call.

a)MROCP0010 : Call another station

a)MROCP0011 : Request identity of the calling station.

a)MROCP0012 : Alfa Quebec Uniform Alfa Romeo India Uniform Sierra

c)MROCP0013 : Echo Charlie Lima India Papa Sierra Echo

c)MROCP0014 : Hotel Uniform Oscar November Mike India Sierra Tango Romeo Echo Sierra Sierra

a)MROCP0015 : Papa Hotel Echo Oscar November India Xray

a)MROCP0016 : Sierra Echo Alfa Golf Yankee Papa Sierra Yankee

b)MROCP0017 : Papa India Papa Echo Delta Romeo Echo Alfa Mike

d)MROCP0018 : Sierra Kilo Yankee Bravo Lima Uniform Echo

c)MROCP0019 : Lima Alfa Delta Yankee Delta Alfa Papa Hotel November Echo

c)MROCP0020 : Whiskey India Lima Delta Whiskey Alfa Victor Echo

a)MROCP0021 : Juliett Alfa Charlie Alfa Romeo Alfa November Delta Alfa

c)MROCP0022 : The Master or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

d)MROCP0023 : The Master or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

c)MROCP0024 : VHF channel 16

a)MROCP0025 : That the vessel, or persons onboard, are in grave and imminent danger and require immediateassistance.




b)MROCP0026 : Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123 Songbird 503000123

a)MROCP0027 : Mayday - Black Pearl 503001234 - 4 miles West of Safety Bay - fire on board - abandoning ship -EPIRB activated

b)MROCP0028 : Immediately repeat the same especially during a silence period

d)MROCP0029 : State and Territory police forces

a)MROCP0030 : Acceptance is absolute and priority is given over all other calls.

a)MROCP0031 : Received Mayday

c)MROCP0032 : Get ready to write down in the Radio Log Book any distress message that may follow

c)MROCP0033 : Mayday

b)MROCP0034 : The vessel in distress, unless control is delegated

b)MROCP0035 : By a station in distress, or station in control of distress traffic, to impose radio silence on interferingstations during distress working

d)MROCP0036 : By any station near a distressed vessel to impose silence on the distress frequency on stationscreating interference on that frequency

b)MROCP0037 : Prudonce

a)MROCP0038 : Seelonce Feenee

a)MROCP0039 : Mayday Relay

d)MROCP0040 : Pan Pan

b)MROCP0041 : To broadcast an urgent call

c)MROCP0042 : Pan Pan

c)MROCP0043 : Distress

c)MROCP0044 : The urgency signal

c)MROCP0045 : A safety message to all stations

b)MROCP0046 : A safety message to all stations

d)MROCP0047 : Securite

c)MROCP0048 : SECURITE

c)MROCP0049 : A weather or navigational warning

c)MROCP0050 : That a sending station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a vessel,aircraft or person.




c)MROCP0051 : That the vessel has a weather or navigational warning to transmit.

a)MROCP0052 : No

c)MROCP0053 : AMSA

a)MROCP0054 : Country of registry

c)MROCP0055 : Specialist Search and Rescue Aircraft

b)MROCP0056 : Coast station

a)MROCP0057 : A Global Position System (GPS)

c)MROCP0058 : No

d)MROCP0059 : By the MMSI

a)MROCP0060 : Transmitting station 9 digit identity number

c)MROCP0061 : The position and an indication of when the position was last updated

c)MROCP0062 : Standby VHF Channel 16, and be prepared to write down in the radio log, any signals heard.

b)MROCP0063 : By the use of standard radiotelephony procedures

a)MROCP0064 : Automatically repeat at approximately four minute intervals for 5 transmissions

a)MROCP0065 : Switch off the tranceiver then switch on the tranceiver go to channel 16 and broadcast an 'all stations'call cancelling the distress alert

c)MROCP0066 : Minimum - 48 hours

b)MROCP0067 : Satellites operating in the COSPAS-SARSAT system

b)MROCP0068 : A Local User Terminal

a)MROCP0069 : A brief burst of data

a)MROCP0070 : The Unique Identifier

b)MROCP0071 : To determine the geographical position of survivors in SAR operations

d)MROCP0072 : In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for self-testing

d)MROCP0073 : When rescue has been completed

a)MROCP0074 : No

a)MROCP0075 : AMSA




a)MROCP0076 : The COSPAS-SARSAT system

a)MROCP0077 : Satellites that are in polar orbit

a)MROCP0078 : Geo stationary satellites

a)MROCP0079 : 100 minutes

a)MROCP0080 : Approximately 2000 km

a)MROCP0081 : Albany and Bundaberg

a)MROCP0082 : Immediately advise the RCC

a)MROCP0083 : 96 hours in standby with a further 8 hours of transmission

c)MROCP0084 : A series of 12 blips displayed on the radar screen extending in a line on a bearing away from theradar centre

a)MROCP0085 : A portable, battery-powered device used for position indication to searching aircraft and vessels.

a)MROCP0086 : As high as possible , minimum 1 metre

a)MROCP0087 : 5 nautical miles

d)MROCP0088 : Ampere hour capacity

d)MROCP0089 : Distilled or demineralised water

a)MROCP0090 : Hydrogen

b)MROCP0091 : Sulphuric

b)MROCP0092 : Failure of transmission together with dimmed dial lights or channel display when the transmit button ispressed

a)MROCP0093 : By measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte

a)MROCP0094 : A hydrometer

a)MROCP0095 : 1150 (or 1.150)

b)MROCP0096 : 12 Volts

a)MROCP0097 : 12 Volts

c)MROCP0098 : A fuse of the manufacturers recommended value

c)MROCP0099 : 6 Volts

d)MROCP0100 : 24 Volts




a)MROCP0101 : 2 volts

d)MROCP0102 : Transmission and reception on the same frequency

c)MROCP0103 : Two way simultaneous speech communication using paired frequencies

a)MROCP0104 : 2284 kHz

b)MROCP0105 : The master or skipper

b)MROCP0106 : Mayday Mayday Mayday this is Pandora 503004321 Pandora 503004321 Pandora 503004321

a)MROCP0107 : Mayday Jenny Wren 5 miles NE Point Grim Sinking 5 persons on board

a)MROCP0108 : Mayday Mayday Mayday, this is Southern Cross VJA2345 Southern Cross VJA2345 Southern CrossVJA2345 (vessel name x 3 )

c)MROCP0109 : Mayday Verity Jane VKD5678 10 miles southeast Cape Morton - fire onboard and abandoning ship -3 adults and 2 children onboard

b)MROCP0110 : Immediately repeat the same especially during a silence period

d)MROCP0111 : Standby on 2182 kHz, and be prepared to write down any signals heard

d)MROCP0112 : A distress call and message

c)MROCP0113 : SSB/J3E

b)MROCP0114 : 8176 kHz



c)MROCP0117 : 8291 kHz


c)MROCP0119 : 6215 kHz

a)MROCP0120 : The higher the frequency the greater the communications distance

b)MROCP0121 : MF/HF marine equipment fitted with digital selective calling and all International channels/frequencies

d)MROCP0122 : A faulty or non-existent radio earth connection

c)MROCP0123 : VHF marine

b)MROCP0124 : To ensure maximum transfer of transmitted power to the antenna on different frequency bands

a)MROCP0125 : To stop annoying background atmospheric noise or radio interference




a)MROCP0126 : To fine tune incoming single sideband (SSB) signals that sound distorted or 'off station'

a)MROCP0127 : MROVCP, recognised equivalent or higher qualification

b)MROCP0128 : Radiocommunications Act 1992

c)MROCP0129 : 30 to 300 MHz

b)MROCP0130 : Short range

a)MROCP0131 : As high as possible, preferably at the top of a mast

d)MROCP0132 : It is determined by the combined heights of the transmitting and receiving antenna

a)MROCP0133 : The combined height of the transmitting and receiving antennas.

d)MROCP0134 : By line of sight.

b)MROCP0135 : Surface or ground waves.

a)MROCP0136 : A short vertical whip or rod.

b)MROCP0137 : The squelch control

a)MROCP0138 : To allow reduction of transmitted power to minimise interference to other stations and reduces batterydrain

c)MROCP0139 : 25 Watt

d)MROCP0140 : Channel 12 & 16

d)MROCP0141 : Watch keeping on any working channel with channel 16

b)MROCP0142 : Unmanned shore installations designed to 'repeat' signals received

a)MROCP0143 : Channels 21,22,80,81 or 82

a)MROCP0144 : Land stations established to communicate with vessels at sea.

a)MROCP0145 : Communications relating to the safety and movements of vessels in their area

d)MROCP0146 : They are not fixed but determined by local requirements or State government legislation

a)MROCP0147 : The master , skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel.

d)MROCP0148 : Operators must provide station identification during every transmission

a)MROCP0149 : Vessel name, call sign (if available) or by other means such as the MMSI number.

b)MROCP0150 : No, it is authorised by a marine ship station class licence




c)MROCP0151 : To all stations on the distress channel

a)MROCP0152 : To all or an individual station

a)MROCP0153 : To all or an individual station

a)MROCP0154 : To an individual station ONLY

a)MROCP0155 : Working channels

d)MROCP0156 : To exchange messages and public correspondence

b)MROCP0157 : For the initial call from station to station

a)MROCP0158 : To hold a general conversation with another boat concerning intended movements

b)MROCP0159 : Channel 72


b)MROCP0161 : On a working frequency or channel



a)MROCP0164 : Channels 16 and 67


c)MROCP0166 : Received All Stations broadcasts

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c)MCSSE0001 : Maritime safety messages

d)MCSSE0002 : Distress alerts, navigational and weather warnings/forecasts

c)MCSSE0003 : When conduction commissioning or transmission tests by authorised technicians

d)MCSSE0004 : Reception of EGC for the entire Ocean Region

d)MCSSE0005 : Reception of EGC for the entire Ocean Region

d)MCSSE0006 : After a 6 minute delay and then at scheduled broadcast times

b)MCSSE0007 : PAN PAN

c)MCSSE0008 : Store and forward mode and data communications

c)MCSSE0009 : Maritime Safety Information

a)MCSSE0010 : To vessels within a uniquely defined geographical area

b)MCSSE0011 : A method of ensuring correct delivery of messages without the need to know full address details

d)MCSSE0012 : News subscription services

a)MCSSE0013 : It can be sent if the SES is not logged in

b)MCSSE0014 : A method of ensuring correct delivery of messages without the need to know full address details

d)MCSSE0015 : By the keyboard, selecting distress priority

b)MCSSE0016 : SECURITE

c)MCSSE0017 : NCS Common Channel

d)MCSSE0018 : Comparison of position information in the EGCs receiver memory

c)MCSSE0019 : Advise the nearest appropriate Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre immediately

b)MCSSE0020 : Identity, nature of distress and an indication of position validity

b)MCSSE0021 : Inmarsat-C

c)MCSSE0022 : The Pacific Ocean Region (POR)

a)MCSSE0023 : No

a)MCSSE0024 : Full automated communications between vessels at sea and shore based telecommunicationsnetworks.

a)MCSSE0025 : Indian & Pacific




b)MCSSE0026 : The master, skipper or person responsible for the safety of the vessel

a)MCSSE0027 : The broadcast of information to selected ship earth stations in an ocean region.

a)MCSSE0028 : One meter

b)MCSSE0029 : SES

b)MCSSE0030 : Telex and facsimile data exchange in the store & forward mode.

d)MCSSE0031 : High quality, fast voice communication.

a)MCSSE0032 : High quality telex. Telephone, facsimile & data service in real time.

c)MCSSE0033 : Low quality telephone & data service in real time.

d)MCSSE0034 : Log out

b)MCSSE0035 : 4 ocean regions

a)MCSSE0036 : Geostationary over the equator

c)MCSSE0037 : NCS

c)MCSSE0038 : Perth

c)MCSSE0039 : Perth

c)MCSSE0040 : Stabilised dish antenna

d)MCSSE0041 : 7 meters

a)MCSSE0042 : Every two (2) hours

c)MCSSE0043 : To inform the relevant Network Coordination Station of the operational status of the Ship Earth Station

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