🔍 Key Concepts

• NAVTEX purpose and design as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) • Difference between how information is delivered (format/automation) vs when it is delivered (schedule) • What kind of receiver/equipment NAVTEX actually uses on ships

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What makes NAVTEX stand out compared to voice or general radio broadcasts used for maritime safety information? • Which choice describes something built into the NAVTEX concept itself, not just a side feature that many systems might also share? • Is NAVTEX meant to be heard by the human ear in real time, or handled automatically by equipment on board?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what type of output NAVTEX provides on board (audio, display, or print). • Check whether NAVTEX is intended to be received on specialized equipment or on ordinary consumer radios. • Confirm if scheduled broadcast times are unique to NAVTEX or common to many maritime information systems.