Question 74 Deck Safety

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How is a distress message normally initiated through INMARSAT?

A By transmitting the distress message on the U.S. Coast Guard's dedicated monitoring channel.
B By adding the word "DISTRESS" in the first line of the message's preamble
C Certain INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features.
D All INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Certain INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features. This is the correct answer because INMARSAT units can initiate a distress message in different ways, depending on the specific equipment. Some INMARSAT units have a dedicated distress button that can be pressed to immediately transmit a distress signal, while others may require navigating through menu-driven features to initiate the distress message. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the typical methods for initiating a distress message through INMARSAT systems.

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