Question 185 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) the distress and calling frequency. According to FCC regulations, whenever a marine radio is turned on, it must be monitored on the international distress and calling frequency, which is 156.800 MHz (channel 16). This is to ensure that the radio operator is able to immediately receive and respond to any distress calls or urgent communications. The other options are incorrect because: A) there is no requirement to monitor the last frequency used, C) commercial ship-to-ship channels are not the designated distress and calling frequency, and D) the radio must be monitored at all times when turned on, not just when expecting a call.