Question 8 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) Use the signal MAYDAY RELAY and transmit the the distress message. The reasoning behind this is that since you are too far away to provide effective assistance, the best course of action is to relay the distress message to the appropriate authorities or other vessels that may be closer and able to respond. Transmitting a MAYDAY RELAY allows you to pass along the critical details of the distress without falsely implying that your own vessel is in trouble. The other options are incorrect - transmitting a false distress (A) is illegal, sending an urgency message (B) may not reach the proper channels, and simply not acknowledging the distress (C) means the message may not get relayed at all. Relaying the distress is the most responsible and effective way to handle this situation when you cannot provide direct assistance.