Coast Guard Exams
Question 138Deck Safety70% to pass

Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Mayday. Mayday is the international distress signal used to indicate a life-threatening emergency at sea and must be used when a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. This distress signal is governed by international regulations and protocols for maritime radio communications. The other answer choices are not correct - Securite is the signal used for safety messages, Pan is the signal for urgency messages, and Breaker is not an official distress or emergency signal.

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