Question 19 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) It will initiate the DSC distress alert and default information will automatically be transmitted. This is the correct answer because the DSC control unit is designed to initiate the distress alert even if the operator fails to input updated information. The default information, which includes the vessel's identification and position, will be automatically transmitted as part of the DSC distress message. This ensures that the alert is sent out promptly, allowing rescue personnel to respond even without the additional details. The other options are incorrect because A) the DSC control unit will not abort the transmission, B) the receiving station will still be able to identify the vessel from the default information, and C) the default information will be transmitted, not a complete lack of information.