Elements and Performance Criteria
- Transmit and receive communications with radiotelephony equipment
- Types of radio equipment are selected and used in accordance with their limitations and operational requirements.
- Radiotelephony procedures are used to transmit and receive various types of signal with different types of equipment.
- Regulations applicable to ship stations equipped with radiotelephony and digital selective calling (DSC) facilities are obeyed.
- Repair and maintain communications equipment
- Access search and rescue facilities
- Access is made to the appropriate organisation for the provision of the required search and rescue services.
- Information required by the AUSREP (Australian ship reporting) system is supplied in the required format.
- Emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are deployed as required according to manufacturer's instructions and accepted search and rescue procedures.