Which of the following statements concerning EGC configuration is false?

Correct Answer: Option C — The originator of MSI information cannot specify receipt only by vessels within a specific geographical area, circular or rectangular.

EGC technology is specifically engineered to allow originators to address messages to vessels within precise geographical boundaries, such as circular or rectangular areas. Claiming that originators cannot specify these areas is false, as this capability is a fundamental feature of the SafetyNET system for efficient MSI distribution.