Question 494 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Rescue Coordination Center (RCC). A Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is the unit responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue services within a defined area. RCCs are established by maritime nations to direct and coordinate the search for, and provision of aid to, persons in distress at sea or in other situations requiring an organized SAR response. This is in accordance with the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue. The other options are incorrect because: B) Rescue Sub-center (RSC) is a subordinate unit to an RCC that assists in coordinating SAR operations within a specified area. C) Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) is a voluntary global ship reporting system used by RCCs to assist in search and rescue operations. D) Search and Rescue Data Provider (SDP) is not an entity responsible for organizing search and rescue services.