Question 5 Deck Safety
70% to passYou are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
A
Your position by latitude and longitude
B
The time of day
C
The nature of the distress
D
Your radio call sign
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Your position by latitude and longitude. The primary information that rescuers need to know when responding to a distress call is the precise location of the vessel or person in need of assistance. This allows the Coast Guard or other rescue assets to quickly and efficiently navigate to the scene. Providing your latitude and longitude is the most effective way to convey your exact position. The other options, while potentially useful, are not as critical as your geographic location for an effective rescue response.
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