A11 - MONTHLY - GMDSS

• Conducted on: month/year

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Weekly Checks - Week One

• VHF Test Call

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• MF/HF Test Call

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Battery Charger Test

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Switch off battery chargers for 10 minutes. Voltage should remain at 25V as displayed on the Sat C terminal, bottom left corner

• Battery chargers are located inside the deckhead panel above publications cabinet in the Bridge

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Sat C Text Message

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Send a new message on TELEX (5-bit) to firstofficer@myastra.net

• Select service provider Vizada Skyfile C 01

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

Weekly Checks - Week Two

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• MF/HF Test Call

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Battery Charger Test

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Switch off battery chargers for 10 minutes. Voltage should remain at 25V as displayed on the Sat C terminal, bottom left corner

• Battery chargers are located inside the deckhead panel above publications cabinet in the Bridge

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Sat C Text Message

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Send a new message on TELEX (5-bit) to firstofficer@myastra.net

• Select service provider Vizada Skyfile C 01

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

Weekly Checks - Week Three

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• MF/HF Test Call

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Battery Charger Test

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Switch off battery chargers for 10 minutes. Voltage should remain at 25V as displayed on the Sat C terminal, bottom left corner

• Battery chargers are located inside the deckhead panel above publications cabinet in the Bridge

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Sat C Text Message

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Send a new message on TELEX (5-bit) to firstofficer@myastra.net

• Select service provider Vizada Skyfile C 01

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

Weekly Checks - Week Four

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• MF/HF Test Call

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Open ADP 1,3,4,5 and find a coast station within 25nm. Record their MMSI number

• Press call key, change type to SAFETY test, enter MMSI number, hit send

• If no acknowledgement, try another coast station within range

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Battery Charger Test

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Switch off battery chargers for 10 minutes. Voltage should remain at 25V as displayed on the Sat C terminal, bottom left corner

• Battery chargers are located inside the deckhead panel above publications cabinet in the Bridge

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

• Sat C Text Message

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Send a new message on TELEX (5-bit) to firstofficer@myastra.net

• Select service provider Vizada Skyfile C 01

• Record entry into GMDSS log book

Monthly Checks

• Sat C Link Test

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Perform a link test. Print result to test the printer.

• Navtex

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Use self test function. Check paper in printer.

• GMDSS VHF Handheld Radios

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check unit for overall damage. Comms test on any channel other than CH16 (CH15/17). Check spare battery expiry dates: Oct/2023.

• AIS SARTs

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Visual inspection monthly. Conduct self test every six months.

• On AIS unit select 'Maintenance', 'Installation Test', switch AIS test mode to 'enabled', press test button on the SART and stand on the foredeck area until you see three long flashes of the light on the unit.

• Check that two test messages have been received on the AIS unit. Test second SART using the same method.

• Switch AIS test mode back to disabled.

• EPIRB

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Test function within the first five minutes of the hour.

• Check overall condition of the unit and check that the bracket is not damaged.

• AIS (ECDIS)

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check that vessel input information is correct.

• Send out a test message and wait for a reply.

• Once all monthly checks have been completed, make a detailed entry in the GMDSS log book including any deficiencies.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enter name and sign once all checks have been completed for the month

  Sign