All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except...

All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except...

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All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone watch on:

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All compulsory equipped cargo ships (except those operating under GMDSS regulations or in a VTS) while being navigated outside of a harbor or port, shall keep a continuous radiotelephone watch on:

🔍 Key Concepts

• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) vs. pre‑GMDSS radiotelephone requirements • The traditional international distress and calling frequencies for MF and VHF radiotelephone • Which ships are required to maintain continuous radio watch when not part of GMDSS or VTS

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Before GMDSS was implemented, which specific MF and/or VHF frequencies were designated for distress and calling for SOLAS cargo ships? • Consider whether the regulation expects listening on both MF and VHF, or only one band, for ships outside harbor/port. • Think about why cargo ships would NOT be exempt and what the minimum safety watchkeeping standard would reasonably be.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which frequency is the traditional MF radiotelephone distress frequency (in kHz). • Verify which channel is the VHF distress, safety, and calling channel (by channel number). • Confirm that SOLAS cargo ships outside harbor/port must keep a continuous watch on the designated distress frequency/frequencies, unless covered by GMDSS or VTS.