Question 289 Deck Safety

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If you send a flag hoist of MAJ 8, what information are you conveying?

A The least depth of water in the channel is 8 meters.
B Derelict dangerous to navigation to the north.
C I have a male age 8 years.
D Navigation is closed. You should navigate with caution.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) I have a male age 8 years. The flag hoist "MAJ 8" indicates that the person sending the signal has a male of age 8 years. In the International Code of Signals used by maritime vessels, the flag "M" represents a male, and the numeral "8" represents the age. Therefore, the complete flag hoist "MAJ 8" conveys the information that the sender has a male individual who is 8 years old. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the meaning of the flag hoist "MAJ 8". Options A, B, and D do not correspond to the specific information being conveyed by this particular flag signal.

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