Question 138 Deck Safety

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Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone?

A Securite
B Pan
C Mayday
D Breaker
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Mayday. Mayday is the international distress signal used to indicate a life-threatening emergency at sea and must be used when a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. This distress signal is governed by international regulations and protocols for maritime radio communications. The other answer choices are not correct - Securite is the signal used for safety messages, Pan is the signal for urgency messages, and Breaker is not an official distress or emergency signal.

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