Question 24 of 30
If a distress signal is received on board, what should you do?
A
Contact SAR authorities via the nearest coastal radio station
B
Post an extra lookout
C
Try to make contact with the vessel in distress
D
All of the alternatives together
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: All of the alternatives together.
Upon receiving a distress signal, a vessel is under legal and moral obligation to assist, which involves notifying SAR authorities, maintaining a sharp lookout, and attempting to establish communication.