Which statement is true regarding the receipt and acknowledgement of actual Distress follow-on communications by GMDSS ship stations.

Correct Answer: Option A — A ship station that receives a Distress call from another vessel must, as soon as possible, inform the Master or person responsible for the ship of the contents of the Distress communications received.

IMO GMDSS regulations mandate that the Master must be immediately informed of any distress communications received. This ensures the vessel's command can assess the situation, determine if the ship is in a position to render assistance, and fulfill the legal obligation to provide aid under SOLAS Chapter V.