🔍 Key Concepts

• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) operating position on a SOLAS vessel • Purpose of the radio log (recording distress, urgency, safety and routine communications) • Requirement that logs be immediately available to the radio operator during GMDSS operations

💭 Think About

• When a distress situation occurs, where does the radio operator actually sit to send and receive GMDSS calls and messages? • Which location on the list would make the log quickest and easiest to update during real-time radio operations? • Which options would make it hard or slow to comply with logging requirements during continuous watchkeeping?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify that the log must be readily accessible at all times during GMDSS operations. • Eliminate any locations that are not normally where the GMDSS console/equipment is installed. • Confirm which option explicitly refers to the GMDSS operating position, not just a generic shipboard location.