Question 18 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) the vessel's position will automatically be sent if the vessel is sending a "Distress Hot Key" alert. When a vessel sends a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress alert, the vessel's position is automatically included in the transmission, provided the vessel is equipped with a GPS receiver. This is a key feature of the DSC distress alert, as it allows rescue services to quickly locate the vessel in trouble. The other answer choices are incorrect - the MMSI number does not indicate the ocean region, and the vessel's position is not automatically sent with every DSC call, only when the "Distress Hot Key" is activated.