Question 63 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) turn off the unit, contact the US Coast Guard and request that they contact the Rescue Coordination Center. This is the correct answer because accidentally activating a 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) in transmit mode triggers an emergency alert that is relayed to the nearest Rescue Coordination Center. The Coast Guard is responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations in response to these alerts. By contacting the Coast Guard, you can inform them of the accidental activation and prevent unnecessary emergency response. The other options are incorrect because they do not involve directly notifying the Coast Guard, which is the appropriate action to take in this situation.