Which statement is FALSE regarding the GMDSS...

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• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) power requirements for main and reserve sources of energy • Differences between requirements for MF/HF radio installations and general GMDSS equipment power continuity • SOLAS/GMDSS rules on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and continuous position information (e.g., GPS feeding DSC)

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• Think about which one of these options describes an extra requirement that is stronger or broader than what SOLAS/GMDSS actually says. • Compare how the rules treat power for specific transmitters (MF/HF) versus power for all GMDSS equipment in general. Is simultaneous operation of multiple independent installations really required? • Consider which pieces of equipment truly must have uninterrupted information or power for distress and safety functions, and which may tolerate short interruptions.

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• Verify the exact wording in SOLAS/GMDSS about reserve source of energy and whether it must power independent MF and HF at the same time or just the GMDSS installation appropriate to the sea area. • Check if the regulations explicitly require a UPS for all GMDSS equipment, or only for equipment that would be affected by normal power variations (think about small power dips versus total failures). • Confirm whether the rules mention ensuring continuous position information (e.g., from GPS) in case of main or emergency power failure, and how that position input is treated in the context of GMDSS distress alerting.

Which statement is FALSE regarding the GMDSS requirement for ship sources of energy?

The reserve sources of energy need to supply independent MF and HF radio installations at the same time.

At all times while the vessel is at sea, a sufficient supply of electrical energy to operate the radio installations and charge any batteries which may be part of the reserve source of energy is required.

An uninterruptible power supply or other means of ensuring a continuous supply of electrical power to all GMDSS equipment that could be affected by normal variations and interruptions of ship's power is required.

If a vessel’s position is constantly required for the proper performance of a GMDSS station, provisions must be made to ensure position information is uninterrupted if the ship’s source of main or emergency energy fails.

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