What is true about the Reserve Source of Energy in relation to GMDSS and equipment power?

What is true about the Reserve Source of Energy in relation to GMDSS and equipment power?

• A. It must be independent of the ship's electrical system when powering GMDSS equipment.
• B. It must supply propulsion power in a power failure.
• C. It must power weather instruments only.
• D. It is only a backup for non-GMDSS devices.

Answer: (A)

The Reserve Source of Energy is there to keep GMDSS gear working even if the ship’s main power fails. It must operate independently from the ship’s electrical system and be dedicated to powering the GMDSS equipment, so a loss of the ship’s power won’t knock out distress and safety communications. This power source isn’t meant for propulsion or weather instruments, and it isn’t a general backup for non-GMDSS devices. Its purpose is specifically to ensure continuous operation of the GMDSS system when normal power is unavailable.

The Reserve Source of Energy is there to keep GMDSS gear working even if the ship’s main power fails. It must operate independently from the ship’s electrical system and be dedicated to powering the GMDSS equipment, so a loss of the ship’s power won’t knock out distress and safety communications. This power source isn’t meant for propulsion or weather instruments, and it isn’t a general backup for non-GMDSS devices. Its purpose is specifically to ensure continuous operation of the GMDSS system when normal power is unavailable.