An incoming DSC Distress Alert on 8414.5 kHz will have what result?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

DSC distress alerts trigger mandatory audible and visual alarms on all GMDSS-compliant equipment. The controller automatically decodes the distress packet, displaying the nature of distress, position, and time. This data is typically logged or printed for the Master's review and stored in the unit's internal memory for reference.

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