Question 26 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon. An EPIRB is a distress beacon that is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency at sea. It is a critical piece of safety equipment that transmits a distress signal via satellite, allowing rescue crews to quickly locate the source of the distress call. The "Emergency Position Indicating" part of the acronym refers to the beacon's ability to provide the location of the distressed vessel or person. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe what an EPIRB is. "Electronic Pulse Indicating Radio beacon" and "Emergency Position Indicating Radar Buoy" are not the proper definitions for this important maritime safety device.