Question 268 Deck Safety

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Which system may be useful for messages, such as local storm warnings or a shore- to-ship distress alert, for which it is inappropriate to alert all ships in the satellite coverage area?

A NAVTEX
B AMVER
C DSC
D EGC
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) EGC (Enhanced Group Call). EGC is a system that allows for targeted transmission of messages, such as local storm warnings or shore-to-ship distress alerts, to specific geographic areas within the satellite coverage area. This is useful when it is inappropriate to alert all ships in the satellite coverage, as the message can be directed only to the vessels in the affected region. The other options, such as NAVTEX, AMVER, and DSC, are not designed for this type of targeted messaging and would alert all ships within the coverage area, which may not be necessary or appropriate in certain situations.

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