Question 1 of 30
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is considered as:
A
Primary means of alerting device
B
Secondary means of alerting device
C
Both primary and secondary
D
None of the above
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Secondary means of alerting device.
An EPIRB is a secondary means of alerting, as the primary means is typically through GMDSS radio communications (DSC) initiated from the bridge. The EPIRB serves as a reliable emergency beacon for locating the vessel during abandonment.