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Subelement D

Distress, Urgency & Safety Comms:

Section 19

Follow-on Voice Transmission:

If a VHF-DSC Distress alert is transmitted what channel is used for follow-on voice transmission?

  • Ch-12
  • Ch-70
  • Correct Answer
    Ch-16
  • Ch-13
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Why should you always follow on with a voice transmission after sending a DSC Distress alert?

  • A voice follow on transmission is always necessary in a genuine Distress.
  • To provide more information than is contained in the DSC message.
  • To confirm for coast stations and other mariners that the Distress is genuine.
  • Correct Answer
    All of these answers are correct.
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You receive a VHF-DSC Distress alert. What Channel should you monitor for further information?

  • Correct Answer
    Ch-16
  • Ch-06
  • Ch-22A
  • Ch-70
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What is the proper format for a Distress follow on voice transmission? (3x is three times),

  • All Ships 3x, this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x, Ship's position, nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • Correct Answer
    Mayday 3x, this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x, Ship's position, nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • Mayday 3x, this is Ship's Name/Call Sign once, Ship's position, nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • All Stations 3x, this is Ship's Name/Call Sign 3x, Ship's position, nature of distress and assistance requested.
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What information should be included in a Distress follow on voice transmission after a DSC Alert?

  • Ship's Name and Call Sign, MMSI number, DSC frequency used and any other information that might facilitate rescue.
  • Correct Answer
    Ship's Name and Call Sign, MMSI number & position, the nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • Ship's position, Ship's IMN, the nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • Ship's Name and Call sign, repeat IMN, provide any other information that might facilitate rescue.
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What information is not vital in a Distress follow on voice transmission after a DSC Alert?

  • Ship's position, nature of distress and assistance requested.
  • Ship's Name, Call Sign and MMSI number.
  • Correct Answer
    Company emergency contact information.
  • Physical description of the vessel and number of POB.
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