Question 333 Deck Safety

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In the International Code of signals, what does a group of three letters indicates?

A the vessel's national identity signal
B a group from the general signal code
C urgency or an emergency
D a group from the medical signal code
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) a group from the medical signal code. In the International Code of Signals, a group of three letters typically indicates a message from the medical signal code. This code contains specific signals that can be used to communicate medical information or requests for medical assistance at sea. The other options are incorrect - option A refers to the vessel's national identity signal, option B is for the general signal code, and option C is for urgency or emergency signals, which have a different format.

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