Question 6 of 30
EPIRB alerting is a:
A
Primary means of distress alerting
B
Secondary means of distress alerting
C
Tertiary means of distress alerting
D
Non-essential means of distress alerting
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Secondary means of distress alerting.
EPIRB alerting is considered a secondary means or a component of the alerting process. Primary alerting often involves GMDSS DSC equipment (VHF/MF/HF) which provides immediate notification to nearby vessels and shore stations.