Which statement is true regarding the COSPAS-SARSAT system and EPIRB operations?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Both a) and c) are true
The COSPAS-SARSAT system processes the unique Hex ID transmitted by the EPIRB. If the beacon is GPS-enabled, it also transmits coordinates. This information is passed to the RCC, allowing authorities to identify the vessel and pinpoint its location for rescue operations.
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