Which systems shall be monitored continuously by The Communications Area Master Station?

Which systems shall be monitored continuously by The Communications Area Master Station?

• A. NAVTEX, HF SITOR, HF Facsimile, INMARSAT SafetyNET
• B. SART and VHF Channel 16
• C. NAVTEX only
• D. All terrestrial weather radios

Answer: (A)

Continuous watch on key safety communications channels is essential for timely maritime safety information and distress alerts. The Communications Area Master Station is responsible for monitoring the main channels used to disseminate MSI and urgent messages: NAVTEX, HF SITOR, HF Facsimile, and INMARSAT SafetyNET. NAVTEX provides local navigational and safety broadcasts; HF SITOR and HF Facsimile supply long-range or backup safety and weather information where NAVTEX coverage is limited; INMARSAT SafetyNET delivers MSI globally via satellite to ships at sea. These channels are central to ensuring no critical safety information is missed, which is why they’re watched continuously by CAMS. SART and VHF Channel 16 are distress-related communications typically watched by MRCCs or local coast stations, not by CAMS in its continuous-monitoring role. NAVTEX alone would miss the other important safety channels, and terrestrial weather radios aren’t part of CAMS’ scope.

Continuous watch on key safety communications channels is essential for timely maritime safety information and distress alerts. The Communications Area Master Station is responsible for monitoring the main channels used to disseminate MSI and urgent messages: NAVTEX, HF SITOR, HF Facsimile, and INMARSAT SafetyNET. NAVTEX provides local navigational and safety broadcasts; HF SITOR and HF Facsimile supply long-range or backup safety and weather information where NAVTEX coverage is limited; INMARSAT SafetyNET delivers MSI globally via satellite to ships at sea. These channels are central to ensuring no critical safety information is missed, which is why they’re watched continuously by CAMS.

SART and VHF Channel 16 are distress-related communications typically watched by MRCCs or local coast stations, not by CAMS in its continuous-monitoring role. NAVTEX alone would miss the other important safety channels, and terrestrial weather radios aren’t part of CAMS’ scope.