Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Q#104 (Set 1)

Which action should be taken on receipt of a GMDSS Distress alert?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

Upon receiving a GMDSS distress alert, the operator must immediately silence the audible alarm, read the display screen for vital vessel and position data, and monitor for follow-up voice or telex traffic.

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