Question 113 Deck Safety

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Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts is TRUE?

A Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing navigational hazards.

B A vessel in the vicinity of a distress situation may leave the area without notifying the RCC that is overseeing the operation.

C Information contained in a distress alert includes the name and position of the distressed vessel, and may include additional information such as the nature of the situation and what kind of assistance that may be required.

D Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing weather warnings.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C. A distress alert contains information about the distressed vessel, including its name, position, and the nature of the situation, which may indicate what kind of assistance is required. This information is crucial for the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) to mount an effective search and rescue operation. The other options are incorrect - distress alerts are not used to alert vessels about navigational hazards or weather warnings (A and D), and vessels in the vicinity of a distress situation are required to notify the RCC and render assistance if possible, rather than leave the area without notification (B).

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