Question 334 Deck Safety

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You are off the coast of South Africa, when a seaman is injured. What indicator should be used in a message requesting medical advice from a South African station?

A MEDRAD
B DH MEDICO
C PORT HEALTH
D XXX RADIOMEDICAL
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) PORT HEALTH. When requesting medical advice from a South African station for an injured seaman, the appropriate indicator to use in the message is "PORT HEALTH". This is because in South Africa, the port health authorities are responsible for providing medical advice and assistance to ships in distress. The "PORT HEALTH" indicator will ensure that the message is directed to the correct authorities who can provide the necessary medical guidance. The other answer choices are incorrect because they are not the appropriate indicators for requesting medical advice from a South African station. "MEDRAD", "DH MEDICO", and "XXX RADIOMEDICAL" are not the standard indicators used in South Africa for this purpose.

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