Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS-equipped ship?
A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped.
The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross tons and upwards.
Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress and Safety radio-communications purposes.
Correct Answer
Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every fiveyears.
Which statement is false regarding a GMDSS equipped ship?
Correct Answer
A conditional or partialexemptionmaynot be granted, in exceptionalcircumstances, for a singlevoyage outside the seaarea for which the ship is equipped.
Ships must have the required equipment inspected at least once every 12 months.
The regulations apply to all passenger ships regardless of size and cargo ships of 300 gross tons and upwards.
Ships must carry at least two persons holding a GMDSS Radio Operator's license for Distress and Safety radio-communications purposes.
Licensed GMDSS operators may not be required to demonstrate equipment competencies but all required equipment must be fully operational.
All required equipment must be fully operational and any required publications that are not current must be on order.
GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies and any of required equipment that is not fully operational can be repaired at the next port of call as long as there is functional duplication.
Correct Answer
All required documents and publications might have to be produced and GMDSS operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies.