Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?

• A. At the GMDSS operating position
• B. In the captain's cabin
• C. In the engine room log
• D. On the bridge chart table

Answer: (A)

The GMDSS radio log should be kept at the GMDSS operating position. This ensures the on‑duty radio operator can promptly record all distress alerts, routine radiocommunications, tests, and maintenance activities exactly where the GMDSS equipment and controls are located. Keeping the log nearby supports timely, accurate entries, proper record-keeping, and quick access during inspections or emergencies.

Storing the log in the captain’s cabin, the engine room, or on the bridge chart table would place it away from the GMDSS equipment and the watchstander, making it less accessible and harder to keep current. The captain’s cabin and engine room are not typically staffed for radio operations, and the chart table is dedicated to navigation, not radio communications.