第七章简答题问题录音

第七章海上呼叫*(考试重点）
1.What does “initial course” mean in search and rescue operation?
“Initial course” means “The course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered at the beginning of a search’，.
2.What does “jettison of cargo” mean?
“Jettison of cargo” means “To throw the cargo overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve it’s stability in case of an emergency55.
3.What does SAR stand for?
SAR stands for “Search And Rescue”.
4.What is INMARSAT short for?
INMARSAT short for “International Maritime Satellite Organization”.
5.What does UTC stand for?
UTC stands for “Universal Time Coordinated”.
6.Can you list three or more search patterns?
The search patterns as followings the expanding square search pattern, sector search pattern, parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern.
7.What does a “hampered vessel” mean?
“Hampered vessel” means “A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver by the nature of her work”.
8.What does MMSI stand for?
MMSI stand for “Maritime Mobile Service Identity”.
9.What does OSC stand for?
OSC stand for “On-Scene Commander”.
10.When will a parallel sweep search usually be used?
If a vessel searches and rescues with  another vessel assistance, the parallel sweep search usually be used.
11.When will a sector search pattern usually be used?
If a single vessel searches and rescues, the sector search pattern  usually  be used.
12.When will the expanding square search usually be used?
If a single vessel searches and rescues, the expanding square search usually  be used.
13.When you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, what do you say?
When I request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, I can say “Stand by on channel 16!”.
14.How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word "MISTAKE55 followed by the corresponding part of the message.
15.How do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word “REPART” followed by the corresponding part of the message.
16.What does MAYDAY mean in marine communications?
In marine communications, the MAYDAY means “The vessel is in distress or in critical danger”.
17.What should be included in MAYDAY messages?
The MAYDAY messages should be including the ship’s name, call sign, position, nature of distress, the assistance she needs and so on.
18.What does PAN-PAN mean in marine communications?
In marine communications, the PAN-PAN means “An urgent message about a serious danger for the vessel, crew and passengers”.
19.What does SECURITE mean in marine communications?
In marine communications, the SECURITE means “The message concerns the safety of navigation”.
20.What are passengers advised to put on while abandoning the vessel?
The passengers are advised to put on life jackets while abandoning the vessel.
21.What can be used to attract attention after abandoning the vessel?
After abandoning the vessel, the orange smoking signals, hand flares, rocket parachute flares and so on can be used to attract attention.
22. Coastal radio stations keep a constant watch on distress frequencies. What frequencies are they?
The distress frequencies are 2182 kHz, VHF CH16 and so on.
23_ A ship is signaling you with his ’’Aldis lamp”（Morse lamp) the letter “U”. What is the message for you?
If a ship is signaling to me the letter “U” by his Aldis lamp, the message means “You are running into danger”.
24.What is IAMSAR short for?
IAMSAR stand for “International Aeronautical and Maritime Search And Rescue”.
25.What does RCC stand for?
RCC stand for “Rescue Coordination Center”.
26.Can you list any search patterns?
The search patterns as followings the expanding square search pattern, sector search pattern, parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern.
27.Why should you learn to use SMCP as developed by IMO?
In order to communicate with other ships and shore stations.
28.Could you please talk about different ways to send off emergency signal?
Emergency signals can be send off by VHF, TELEX, DSC, INMASAT-C and so on_