Question 140Deck Safety70% to pass
A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal followed immediately by the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) spoken words "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday".
When a vessel is in distress, the correct radio procedure is to first send the two-tone alarm signal, which is designed to alert nearby vessels and monitoring stations of an emergency. This is then immediately followed by the spoken words "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday", which is the international distress signal used to indicate a life-threatening emergency. This sequence allows the distressed vessel to clearly communicate the nature of the situation and prompt an immediate response from nearby vessels or rescue authorities.
The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the proper distress signal protocol. Sending the ship's call letters (B), the distress position (C), or the ship's name (D) alone does not adequately convey the urgency of the situation and may delay the response from those who can provide assistance.
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