Which of the following conditions can render Inmarsat-B communications impossible?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — All of these

Inmarsat-B relies on geostationary satellites. Communications fail if the line-of-sight is blocked by shipboard structures, if the satellite is below the horizon (typically at high latitudes), or if the vessel moves outside the satellite's footprint. All these factors prevent the necessary signal path required for stable satellite connectivity.

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