Question 127 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Channel 16 (156.800 MHz). Channel 16 on the VHF-FM marine band is the internationally designated frequency for distress, safety, and hailing communications. This frequency is used for emergency calls, communicating safety information, and establishing initial contact between vessels or with shore stations. The use of Channel 16 for these critical maritime communication purposes is mandated by international regulations and treaties. The other options are incorrect because: B) Channel 13 (156.650 MHz) is used for bridge-to-bridge communications, C) 5680 kHz is a high-frequency (HF) distress frequency, and D) 2182 kHz is another HF distress frequency, but not the designated VHF-FM international maritime distress channel.