After any GMDSS equipment has been installed, the necessary ____ instructions should be given to the appropriate ____, specifically pointing out operating procedures for the equipment in question. It is important that operating instructions should be as clear and precise as possible in order that they are easy to understand.
Radio equipment used for transmitting ____ alerts should be so designed that it should not be possible to ____ a distress alert unless the distress button is deliberately depressed. It is strongly recommended that personnel have full knowledge of the ____ and the consequences of transmitting a ____ alert. To reduce the chance of false alerts, ____ testing of GMDSS equipment should only be undertaken under the direct supervision of the person responsible for communications.
To take maximum advantage of the GMDSS masters should ensure that all crewmembers that may be required to send a distress alert are instructed and ____ in the operation of all relevant radio equipment on the vessel. Such instructions should also be given periodically on board the vessel to all relevant _____ by the person responsible for communications.