MARINERS! POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi Clty
MARCOM
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 6
Exercise Title:
EPIRB/ SART TEST AND ACTIVATION
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate the procedures in testing, maintaining,
and activating of SART and EPIRB.
Understanding
and Proficiency
Competence A-ll/3 F3.C11 Operate Life Saving Appliances
Life Saving
Knowledge 1. Ability to organize abandon ship drills and
knowledge of the operation of survival craft and rescue
boats, their launching appliances and arrangements,
and their equipment, including radio life-saving
appliances, satellite EPIRBs, SARTs.
Method of Demonstrating
Competence
Assessment of evidence obtained from approved
training and experience as set out in section A-IV/2,
paragraphs 1 to 4
Criteria for Evaluating
Competence
Action in responding to abandon ship and survival
situation are appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions and comply with
accepted safety practices and standards.
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the following Pass | Fail
1. Demonstrate test procedure of EPIRB
2. Demonstrate procedure for manual activation of EPIRB
3. Demonstrate proper stowage of EPIRB
4. Demonstrate test procedure of SART
5. Demonstrate activation procedure of SART
6. Demonstrate proper stowage of SART
Total /Remarks:
Note: 1. Rating will be computed based on the table below:
Formula: Remarks:
Number of competencies achieved 50% - 100% = COMPETENT
(Yes column) 49% - Below = NOT YET COMPETENT
x 100 = Rating
Total Number of competenciesMARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi Clty
MARCOMIGMDSS
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 4
Exercise Title: VTS and SHIP to SHIP COMMUNICATION
1. Demonstrate the process of communication with other
Learning Outcomes ships, and VTS centers, using IMO Standard Maritime
Communication and Phrases (SMCP) for information
relevant to safety of navigation
form.
AAlI/1 F1.C7: Use the IMO standard Maritime
Competence Communication Phrases and use English in written and oral
English language
1 Adequate knowledge of the English language to enable
the officer to use charts and other nautical publications
Knowledge .2 To understand meteorological information and messages
concerning ship's safety and operation
Understanding 3 To communicate with other ships, coast station and VTS
and Proficiency ‘cantare: mp
4 To perform the officer's duties also with a multilingual
crew, including the ability to use and understand the IMO
‘Standard Marine Communication Phrases (IMO SMCP)
Method of Demonstrating ‘Assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction
Competence and/or simulation
. English language nautical publications and messages
Criteria for Evaluating relevant to safety of the ship are correctly interpreted or
Competence drafted.
2. Communications are clear and understood.
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the following Pass | Fail
1. Establish initial contact with VTS center on VHF Channel 16
2. Shift to a VHF working channel assigned by VTS
3. Carry-out English communication properly in accordance with IMO SMCP
4. Establish initial contact with a ship station on VHF Channel 16
5. Shift to an agreed VHF working channel with other ship
6. Carry-out English communication properly in accordance with IMO SMCP.
Total (Remarks:
Note: 1. Rating will be computed based on the table below:
Formula: Remarks: ETENT
etencies achieved 50% - 100% = COMPI
Neseoumn) 49% - Below = NOT YET COMPETENT
x 100 = Rating
Total Number of competenciesMARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi City
MARCOMIGMDSS
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 2
Exercise Title:
MITIGATION AND CANCELLATION OF FALSE
DISTRESS ALERTS
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate actions to take affer sending a false distress
alert and the procedures to mitigate the effects of such
alerts
A-V/2 C1: Transmit and receive information using GMDSS
Competence subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the functional
requirements of GMDSS.
Knowledge The means to prevent the transmission of false distress
Understanding alerts and procedures to mitigate the effects of such alerts.
and Proficiency
Assessment of evidence obtained from practical
. demonstration of operational procedures, using:
Method of Demonstratin,
Competence ‘a 1. approved equipment
2. GMDSS communication simulator, where applicable
3.radio communication laboratory equipment
ek a Transmission and reception of communication comply with
Criteria for Evaluating international regulations and procedures and are carried out
Competence efficiently and effectively
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the following Pass | Fail
1. Demonstrate how to cancel a false distress alert generated on Inmarsat-C.
2. Demonstrate how to cancel a false distress alert generated Inmarsat-F77
3. Demonstrate haw to cancel a false distress alert generated on EPIRB
Channel 70.
4. Demonstrate how to cancel a false distress alert generated on VHF DSC.
5. Demonstrate how to cancel a false distress alert generated on MF DSC-2187.5
and on all HF DSC distress frequencies.
Note: 1. Rating will be computed
Formula:
Number of competencies achieved
(Yes column)
x 100 = Rating
Total Number of competencies
Total /Remarks:
based on the table below:
Remarks:
50% - 100% = COMPETENT
49% - Below = NOT YET COMPETENTMARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi Clty
MARCOM/GMDSS
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 3
Exercise Title: SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM (AMVER)
; {Demonstrate the principles for ship reporting
Learning Outcomes systems, ship reporting requirements and standard
methods and guidelines for reporting incidents.
A-IV/2 C1: Transmit and receive information using
Competence GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the
functional requirements of GMDSS.
Knowledge In addition to the requirements of the Radio
Understanding Regulations, a knowledge of Ship reporting system.
and Proficiency _
Assessment of evidence obtained from practical
Method of Demonstrating demonstration of operational procedures, using:
Competence 2. GMDSS communication simulator, where applicable
3. radio communication laboratory equipment
1. Transmission and reception of communication
comply with international regulations and procedures
and are carried out efficiently and effectively.
2. English language messages relevant to the safety
of the ship, security and persons on board and
protection of the marine environment are correctly
handled.
Criteria for Evaluating
Competence
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the following Pass
1. Create an AMVER sailing plan/positin report in telex format
2. Create an AMVER sailing plan/position report in ¢-mail format
3. Transmit AMVER sailing plan report by telex using Inmarsat-C equipment
4. Transmit AMVER position report by e-mail using Inmarsat-C equipment
5. Transmit AMER SP/PR report by e-mail using Inmarsat F-77 equipment
Total /Remarks:
Note: 1. Rating will be computed based on the table below:
Formula: Remarks:
Number of competencies achieved 50% - 100% = COMPETENT
(Yes column) 49% - Below = NOT YET COMPETENT
x 100 = Rating
Total Number of competenciesMARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi Clty
MARCOM/GMDSS
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO.4
Exercise Title:
DISTRESS, & SAR COMMUNICATION
Learning Outcomes
1.Operate GMDSS and Transmit and receive “Distress,
Urgency, Safety and Routine” communication as per
standard guidelines.
2.Demonstrate search and rescue operations and
procedures for International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue (IAMSAR).
‘AAVI2 C1: Transmit and receive information using GMDSS
Understanding
and Proficiency
Competence subsystems and equipment and futfiling the functional
requirements of GMDSS.
In addition to the requirements of the Radio Regulations, a
Knowledge knowledge of:
1, Search and rescue radio communications, including
procedures in the International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue (|AMSAR) Manual.
Method of Demonstrating
Competence
‘Assessment of evidence obtained from practical
demonstration of operational procedures, using:
1, approved equipment
2. GMDSS communication simulator, where applicable
3. radio communication laboratory equipment
Criteria for Evaluating
Competence
1. Communications within the operator's area of
responsibility are consistently successful. Single letter
signals are correctly transmitted and received.
2. English language messages relevant to the safety of the
ship, security and persons on board and protection of the
marine environment are correctly handled.
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the followin:
7. Transmit Distress, DSC alert on VHF and carry out radio telephone proper
format broadcast of message on appropriate working channel.
Pass | Fail
2 Transmit Distress, DSC alert on MF/HF and carry out radio telephone proper
format broadcast of message on appropriate working frequencies.
3. Transmit Distress Alert message on Inmarsat-C (Nature: Undesignated)
Distress Alert message on Inmarsat-C (Nature: Piracy)
4. Transmit
5. Transmit Distress Alert on Inmarsat Fleet 77
Total /Remarks:
Note: 1. Rating will be computed based on te table belove
i emarks:
omnes 50% - 100% = COMPETENT
Number of competencies achieved
‘es column)
we x 100 = Rating
— :
Total Number of competencies
49% - Below = NOT YET COMPETENTMARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
Rawis, Legazpi Clty
MARCOMI/GMDSS
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 5
Exercise Title:
RADIO MEDICAL SERVICE COMMUNICATION
Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate the usage of radio medical service
communication seeking for medical advice at sea
A-IV/2 C1: Transmit and receive information using
Understanding
and Proficiency
Competence GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the
functional requirements of GMDSS.
Knowledge In addition to the requirements of the Radio
Regulations, a knowledge of:
-1 Radio Medical Service.
Method of Demonstrating
Competence
Assessment of evidence obtained from practical
demonstration of operational procedures, using:
1. approved equipment
2. GMDSS communication simulator, where applicable
3. radio communication laboratory equipment
Criteria for Evaluating
1. Communications within the operator's area of
responsibility are consistently successful. Single letter
signals are correctly transmitted and received.
2. English language messages relevant to the safety
Compenuem of the ship, security and persons on board and
protection of the marine environment are correctly
handled.
EXERCISE SHEET
Cadet must demonstrate the following Pass | Fail
1. Demonstrate how to request radio medical service by VHF radio
2. Demonstrate how to request radio medical service by MF radio
3. Demonstrate how to request radio medical service by Inmarsat-C
4. Demonstrate how to request radio medical service by Inmarsat-F77
Total /Remarks:
Note: 1. Rating will be computed based on the table below:
Formula:
Number of competencies achieved
(Yes column)
x 100 = Rating
Total Number of competencies
Remarks:
50% - 100% = Pass
49% - Below = FailTopic(s): notice of arrival - exchange with the pilot station;
SHIP: Elbe Pilot. Elbe Pilot, M.V. My. call sien Good evening. Over.
EPIMM___ This is Elbe Pilot. Good evening to you. channel one two please over.
SHI: Roger sir one two going down. (change channel to 12)
SHIP: Elbe pilot, M.V. ‘on channel One two over.
EP: Roger, M.V. go ahead over
‘\P : Good evening, Sir. Now I'm 14° miles from Elbe Lightvessel, and for about one hour and 15
minutes | will be on Pilot Station. Over.
CP: Roger on that 19.45 at the Pilot Station. Your gross tonnage and maximum draught, please. over
: Roger, Sir. Gross tonnage is 4-8-3-9, maximum draught 5 point 5 metres.Over.
: Roger that, And please say again your gross tonnage, over
SHIP : | say again my gross tonnage , 4-8-3-9, four hundred and thirty nine. | repeat 4-8-3-9. Over
: And your port of destination, over
Port of destination is Hamburg, Hamburg. Over.
EP: Roger copy . Hamburg. Thank you very much, Captain, And please call me back three miles
before Elbe One Lightvessel. Thank you. over
SHIP. Roger, Sir. will call* you back three miles before Elbe One Lightvesel. Thank you. out
: Thank you, Captain. out
Scenario : Approaching pilot station - three miles from Elbe Lightvessel
Topic(s): Notice of arrival — exchange with the pilot station
SHIP. : Elbe Pilot, Elbe Pilot. Elbe Pilot. This is M.V.__call sign. over.
Elbe Pilot: MV. /_____ This is Elbe Pilot. Channel 2-2 please Over.
SHIP : Roger Elbe Pilot, M.V. going UP Channel 2-2. Over
n? Over.
MW. This is Elbe Pilot. What is your po:
Elbe Pilot, This ts M.V. Position: Three miles from Elbe Lightvessel. Over
MY, This Is Elbe Pilot. Understood. Your position: Three miles from Elbe Lightvessel.
Elbe Pi
SHIP
Elbe
Rig pilot ladder on the portside, one meter above the water. my position is close to Buoy No. L
Continue approach and report back when about 1 mile from the light vessel, Over.
SHIP : Roger Elbe Pilot... Understood pilot ladder on the port side one meter above the water. Your
position is close to Buoy No. 1. will continue my approach and report back when about a mile from the
light vessel Thank you. Over.
Elbe Pilot: That is affirmative Captain. Stand by on channel 1-6. Over.
:Elbe Pilot Thank you very much indeed for the information. M.V._ Standing by on
channel one six over and out.Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legazpi City (Albay) Inc.
MARCOM/GMDSS
LABORATORY ACTIVITY
WORKBOOK
(2022 - 2023 Edition)
repared by:
Mr. Francis G, Medalla, Jr. (R/O)
Name of Cadet
Course/Section. AYGMDSS SIMULATOR LABORATORY
FAMILIARIZATION CHECKLIST
Direction: Please check the box once the operation of the following has
been studied and demonstrated fully understood by the students.
1. HOUSE RULES
2. SAFETY START — UP AND SWITCHING OFF PROCEDURES
3. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCATION
4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5. OPENING PROGRAM FOR TRANSAS TG5000 GMDSS SIMULATOR
6.
7
8.
9.
. SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
. SET-UP OF SOFTWARE PARAMETERS
. SOFTWARE SWITCHES AND FUNCTIONS.
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. HARWARES AND FUNCTIONS
10. ALARMS AND MALFUNCTION SIGNALS OF EQUIPMENT
DATE:
STUDENT'S PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE
INSTRUCTOR'S PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURESAFETY PROCEDURES ON THE USE OF SIMULATOR
1. Do not open computer units casing, radar console and navigational console cabinets,
it may cause electrical shock.
2. Do not insert USB flash drive, compact disks, or other external devices in the desktop
computers.
3. Do not turn off or reset the computers, unless instructed/assisted by the instructor or
assessor.
4. Do not bring food or refreshments, mobile phone, and camera inside the laboratory
toom.
In Case of Abnormal Operation
1. Any abnormal sound, operation, smoke
1 Occurrence or abnormal smell report
immediately to your instructor or simulator techni
ician for proper action
In Case of Fire
1. Report immediately to instructor / assessor.
2. Use the fire extinguisher located near the entrance door.