Question 189 Deck Safety
70% to passWhat type of messages should the "urgent" priority be used for?
A
detailing important navigational warnings
B
concerning on-scene communications
C
containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person
D
concerning the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person. The "urgent" priority is used for messages that concern the safety of a mobile unit or person. This is in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations, which define the "urgent" priority as being used for messages about the safety of a mobile unit or person. Other types of messages, such as navigational warnings (option A), on-scene communications (option B), or SOLAS-related information (option D), would use different priority levels based on their specific nature and importance.
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