Question 149 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) three minutes. According to regulations set by the U.S. Coast Guard, routine radio communications should be no more than three minutes in duration. This ensures that the radio channel remains clear and available for other users who may need to transmit important or emergency information. Longer transmissions can monopolize the channel and interfere with the timely delivery of critical messages. The other answer choices are incorrect because one minute is too short for most routine communications, five minutes is too long, and eight minutes is excessively long and would not comply with Coast Guard guidelines.