Question 4 of 30
What action should the GMDSS operator take in a distress situation when embarking a survival craft?
A
Keep EPIRB and SART switched off until a ship is seen
B
Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave them on
C
Switch on only the EPIRB
D
Leave them on board the main vessel
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave them on.
EPIRBs and SARTs are essential survival equipment. When abandoning ship, the GMDSS operator must ensure they are switched on and taken into the survival craft to provide continuous location data for search and rescue units.