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TEST: Use of SMCP for Routine Communication (VHF Regulations)

Routine VTS Communication

Perform a VHF communication using the prompts given. Apply the IMO-SMCP including
Message Markers for transmitting the messages.
MV Dundee/GB9D TangierTraffic
calls Tangier Traffic on VHF Ch 12
- calls the MV using her name
- wants her to switch to VHF Ch 22
- calls Tangier Traffic on VHF Ch 22
- inform that you are the westernmost vessel of the
three vessels approaching the S-Lane of the TSS E-
bound.
- want her to confirm whether she is the vessel
astern of the three vessels.
- ask what her call sign is

- confirm that, then answer that your call sign is

G99D then inform that this call sign transmitted is
not correct.
- correct saying again your call sign which is GB9D
- read back the corrected call sign
- ask in what position she is, then ask the course
and speed of the ship

-confirm that message, then say that you are 1 nm

from S-Lane of the TSS E-bound., you steer 217° at
a speed of 12 kn
you need to know her port of destination and her
last port of call
respond that you come from Rotterdam and you
are bound for Simland Port
-ask whether she has got dangerous goods
on board
-want her to inform about the cargo she is carrying
inform that this is not the case, then tell the VTS
operator that you carry 32,250 metric tons of grains
Read back cargo, then advise her to call again on
VHF Ch 22 when passing Reporting Point 4.

- confirm the VTS operator that he is right

- confirm that you will do so
- appreciate the help of Tangier Traffic
- finish the conversation