What actions should the GMDSS radio operator take prior to any potential Distress situation?
Create a table or chart of all the DSC coast stations that might be used during the vessel's itinerary.
Correct Answer
All of these answers are goodoperationalpractice and should be consistentlydone.
Prepare a detailed Distress message file on both satellite & MF-HF SITOR (NBDP) equipment containing all information needed in a Distress so it will be available for last-minute editing.
Ensure all LES choices are correct and then updated properly as the vessel transits different SAR jurisdictions.
Which statement is NOT true regarding an Inmarsat Distress Alert?
Correct Answer
USCGcoaststations will receive the alert and immediatelynotify the correct RCC.
The operator selection of LES will determine which associated RCC will receive the alert.
If the operator selects an invalid or inoperative LES code the NCS for that service will intercept the call and reroute the alert.
If the LES choice is not updated properly the Distress Alert might be routed to a non-optimum RCC, introducing delays and confusion into the Distress situation.