Question 3 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) be transmitted as a series of short messages, if time allows. The reasoning behind this is that in an emergency situation, the initial distress message should be as concise as possible to quickly convey the essential information needed to facilitate a rescue. However, if time and circumstances permit, the mariner should follow up with additional details in a series of short messages. This additional information can help the rescuers better understand the situation and prepare an appropriate response. The other options are incorrect because A) sending the message to a Coast Guard station first would delay the initial distress transmission, and B) and D) would make the initial message unnecessarily long, potentially delaying the rescue.