Key letters or abbreviations may not be used in gmdss radio logbooks under any circumstances. Full logbook sheet portrait a4 portrait logbook with 34 entries. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work but only if you cannot work from home if you go out, stay 2 metres 6ft away from other people at all times. Important points for logbook keeping on ships part 2. Global maritime distress and safety system gmdss guide. Iamsar 9 questions questions relating to iamsar procedure words. The deck log book of a ship is an important document that is used to record various data, scenario and situations including emergency situation and action which is later used for reference, case study and for insurance purpose in case of damage to the ship or loss of. Gmdss multi tester mrts7m is the first handheld multi tester enabling the testing of all gmdss equipment. The gmdss radio log book the radio log should be kept in a location close to the radio station. This book, albeit geared to the uk license candidate, nevertheless contains all of the basic descriptive information on gmdss to allow someone who is unfamiliar with the gmdss concept to quickly get a handle on the purpose, requirements, equipment types and usages, etc. Global maritime distress safety system gmdss radio log. It has been of good repute on its utility as well as low price. We distribute our original gmdss radio log book for ocean going vessels, which is edited with our accumulated technical knowledge. Gantioler thomas gantioler moosh ofe 8b 6074 rinn austria mobile.
Ais stations, epirbs, vhf and mfhf radios with dsc, aissart and navtex. Gmdss radio maintainers license exam fcc gmdss test. All urgency communications must be entered in the logbook. The fcc has requirements for gmdss radio operator licensing left picture and the coast guard has requirements for ss radio operator gmd training and.
Main engine spares 19 auxiliary engine spares 19 pumps 8. The one document can be used as either publication. In order to assist masters and officers in maintaining the necessary records, the maritime and coastguard agency mca have updated the radio log book gmdss and simplified fishing vessel gmdss radio log. The radio log should contain a record of important incidents connected with the radio service, for example. Retention time of gmdss log book on board st vincent and the grenadines ships is. Details of commercial communications exchanged via gmdss communications equipment may also be recorded in the radio log.
In recent years, port state control psc inspection is getting stricter internationally, inspectors are inclined to concentrate on checking the radio officers operational ability for ship radio station since july 1st 2004 when isps code came into force. The cuttingedge software is compatible with all operation systems. Gmdss radio log book, 3rd edition 2009 maryland nautical. Bahamas gmdss radio record log book the bahamas maritime authority log book.
European gmdss sea areas gmdss sea areas medium frequency mf, high frequency hf and very high frequency vhf coast radio station medium. During the survey, various malfunctions may be detected, but they are not always a reason for the delay of the ship in port. The fcc gmdss radio maintainers license dm enables personnel to act as gmdss radio maintainers and perform at sea repair and maintenance of gmdss equipment. The gmdss equipment should be constructed and installed in such a way that it is easily accessible for inspection during annual safety radio survey and onboard maintenance purposes. The log shall be located at the main operating position of the ship radio. Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. It should be retained onboard on the navigating bridge wellsituated near the radio equipment. This logbook encourages greater awareness of safety equipment through inspection and the recording of such inspections. Radio log with instructions for keeping the log in front of the book. Enter the methods of ensuring the availability of the. When the first ship was registered in the bahamas more than 30 years ago, little did anyone realize that the fleet would grow to its current position as one of the worlds largest registers with over 50 million gt of ships flying the bahamas flag in every corner of the globe.
Please read these notes before completing each section. Marine guidance note safe ships clean seas the department of the environment, transport and the regions. The definition of the sea areas for gmdss is outlined below. The global maritime distress safety system gmdss radio log book will help to assist masters and officers in logging the necessary records. This documents provides information on radio log book for canadian flag vessels. Automatic generation of test reports for all the range of tested equipment.
In accordance with the canada shipping act and the provisions of section 41 of the ship station radio technical regulations, 1999, a radio log shall be carried on board vessels with compulsory fitted marine radio installations. This logbook or a similar logbook is compulsory for ships under the radio regulations. The gmdss radio operators license test is comprised of fcc element 1 and fcc element 7. Again, it is liable for compulsory examination during surveys. Include note on conversion for zulu time in our time zone, add 5 hours to local when on est, add 6 hrs when on dst. Fcc element 1 basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. When time permits, it would be also nice if we can have some new subject regarding correct entries into the gmdss log book, i. Gmdss radio log book incorporating the simplified fv gmdss log book. A book can be filled in with approximately 3 months traffic records and contains useful data related to radio telecommunication like itu radio regulations, mrccmaritime rescue coordination centre. Please refer to the illustrated layout of the european area indicating the sea areas and coastal stations for quick reference.
Pages from this form should be printed as required and kept as a. The gmdss is an automated ship to shore system using satellites and digital selective calling technology. This notice concerns vessels complying with equipment which need to be carried out. It is designed for printout on standard 8 12 inch by 11 inch paper in the portrait format see drawing below, with room for 32 entries per page and a comments section. For more information on the gmdss and other safetyrelated maritime issues, the following links may be useful.
Global maritime distress and safety system wikipedia. It also confers the operating authority of the pg and mp licenses. A radio log with adherence to the solas ch v and merchant shipping regulations is required to be maintained onboard most merchant ships vessels. While the fcc rules only require two goc holders, the new stcw 95 convention requires that all masters and mates on gmdss. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions. They have primary responsibility for radio communications during distress incidents. This updated publication supersedes the gmdss radio log book 2000 edition isbn 9780115522406 and the simplified fv gmdss radio log book isbn 9780115522499. Radio log book for canadian flag vessels also for use on. Gmdss log book all cayman islands ships over 300gt and issued with a safety radio certificate are required to carry a gmdss log book. Ljb logbooks are in compliance with all internationals regulations. Ref auxcom course chap 7 log section atch 1 message section. Printable amateur radio logbooks m0ukd amateur radio blog. The role of a gmdss radio operator of high importance in the maritime industry and they are responsible for efficiently operating the gmdss equipment. Instructional guide for keeping the official radio log book.
For example, a a breakdown or serious malfunction of the equipment. Key letters or abbreviations may be used in gmdss radio logbooks if their meaning is noted in the log. Measures to enhance the safety on use of fuel oil was a discussion item that drew the attention of the. A dm is issued for the holders lifetime as of march 25, 2008. Guideline for gmdss radio log book guidelines 1 requirements. The us coast guard uscg issued marine safety information bulletin msib 00519 on 28 june 2019. Notice to shipowners, masters and officers this notice supersedes merchant shipping notice no. Training and certification of gmdss radio operators. Satellite communications 20 questions service codes, features and facilities. Written examination elements for the gmdss radio operators license do element 1. The global maritime distress and safety system gmdss is an internationally agreedupon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft gmdss consists of several systems, some of which are new, but many of which have been in operation for many years. Instructions for keeping the radio log marine order 27 requires a radio logbook to be carried on board vessels subject to the navigation act 2012. The navtex receiver printout may replace the log entries required by chapter iv of the 1974 solas convention imo res.
The log book is to keep records of communications relating to distress, urgency and safety radio traffic, regular positions of the. The global maritime distress and safety system gmdssthe revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Includes spaces for callsign, date, band and location at the top of each page. The log is split up into three sections, a, b, c, and annex. Summary of distressurgencysafety tra c important incidents connected to the radio service appropriate ships position every day master must sign every day equipment tests national radio. The gmdss radio operators license goc, to use the itu terminology is required for designated gmdss shipboard radio operators. In order to assist masters and officers in maintaining the necessary records, the maritime and coastguard agency mca have updated the radio log book gmdss and simplified fishing vessel gmdss radio log book, and incorporated them into this single volume.
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