Question 27 of 30
You are on a survival craft broadcasting a distress message via VHF. What information is absolutely essential for rescue forces to locate you?
A
The ship's cargo manifest details
B
Your precise position by latitude and longitude
C
The name of the shipowner
D
The number of years you have spent at sea
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Your precise position by latitude and longitude.
Accurate position coordinates (latitude and longitude) are the single most important piece of information for rescue forces to navigate to the location of the survival craft.