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IG-WEEK 13 Name: Date Performed: Score:

REV.STATUS: 00

Exercise No. 12
DSC following the Sub-systems of GMDSS
STCW FUNCTION: Table A-IV/2Radiocommunications at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Table A-IV/2 C2: Provide radio services in emergencies

KUP: The provision of radio services in emergencies such as:

.1 abandon ship
.2 fire on board ship
.3 partial or full breakdown of radio installations

CO2. Transmit and receive “Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine” communication using GMDSS
sub-systems and equipment

LO: Describes the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) following the sub-systems of GMDSS.
INTRODUCTION :

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a service that allows to communicate with a vessel or shore station
by making an “individual” call. With DSC it is no longer required to listen to all radio messages to
see if there is a call or message for you. DSC is also used to automatically send distress messages.

All modern VHF, MF and HF maritime radios are equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). All
DSC equipment is programmed with a unique nine-digit identification number, known as a
Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI. This MMSI number is the unique DSC contact number
for a vessel. The MMSI is sent automatically with each and every DSC transmission made. A vessel
or shore station can use the MMSI number to alert another vessel that they wish to communicate.
DSC equipment can be coupled with a GPS receiver to transmit position information.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is part of the requirements for GMDSS.

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT:

Ball pen

PROBLEM SETTINGS / GIVEN:

The student should be able to describe the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) following the sub-systems
of GMDSS.

PROCEDURES :

1. Describe the purpose and function of the following DSC equipments.

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 ANALYTICAL RUBRIC

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement

25 22 18 15
Idea explanation Thoroughly explained Ideas explained Ideas somewhat Little or no explanation
ideas explained of ideas
Coherency Extremely coherent Coherent writing Somewhat coherent Lacks coherency
writing
Grammar Few errors Some errors Many errors Many errors that hurt
understanding

Time started: Time finished: TOTAL RATING

Total number of
Passing score is 75% Competent (C) points / Total
Not Yet Competent (NYC) number of items x
100

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Verified by:

OIC-NW Syriel B. Manguiob OIC-NW Cris Santi G. Edar Capt. Ernan Ysa-al, MM
OIC-NW Vincent E. Toreno, MME Curriculum Developer Active Seafarer/ Technical Expert/
Instructor Industry Partner
Validated by: Approved by:

Capt. Bernie B. Aguilar, MME Capt. Domingo I. Acosta Jr., MME

BSMT Department Head Dean of Maritime Studies

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