Question 259 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Two minutes. According to the regulations, you should wait at least two minutes before calling a non-responding station again on the VHF radio. This allows time for the other vessel to potentially respond or switch to a different channel. Calling too frequently can contribute to radio congestion and should be avoided. The other options are incorrect because one minute is too soon to try again, five minutes is longer than necessary, and seven minutes is excessively long to wait before attempting to re-establish communication. The two-minute guideline strikes the appropriate balance between giving the other vessel time to respond and maintaining timely communication.