Question 35 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) EPIRB and SART. The EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) and SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) are the primary sources for generating a locating signal during a distress situation. EPIRBs transmit a distress signal on the 406 MHz frequency, which is detected by satellite systems and relayed to rescue authorities. SARTs respond to radar signals, creating a display that helps rescuers locate the distressed vessel. The other options, DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and DSC alone, are not the primary sources for generating a locating signal, but rather methods of initiating a distress call.