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Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One of them must assume the duties of the Coordinator Surface Search (CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A A tank vessel should never be assigned CSS duties unless only tank vessels are present.

B The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ships concerned.

C CSS duties are always assumed by passenger vessels, dry cargo vessels, or tankers in that order of precedence.

D The first vessel to arrive at the distress incident is designated as the CSS.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ships concerned. According to the regulations governing maritime search and rescue operations, the coordinator of surface search (CSS) responsibilities should be determined through mutual agreement between the ships at the scene of the distress incident. This allows the ships to collectively decide which one is best equipped and positioned to take on the coordination duties, rather than relying on a rigid order of precedence. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the flexibility and cooperative nature of the CSS designation process.

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Question 486 Deck Safety

Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One of them must assume the duties of the Coordinator Surface Search (CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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