Question 156Deck Safety70% to pass
You are calling another vessel by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. He responds with the words "Alpha Sierra". This indicates that _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) he cannot accept traffic immediately.
The International Code of Signals is a standardized set of signals used to communicate by radiotelephone at sea. When the other vessel responds with "Alpha Sierra", this is the code signal for "I am unable to communicate by radiotelephone at this time." This indicates that the other vessel cannot accept your message or communication at that moment, and you should wait until they are able to respond.
The other answer options are incorrect because: A) sending your message in International Code is not necessary if the other vessel has already indicated they cannot communicate; C) you should not proceed with your message if they have indicated they cannot accept it; and D) sending your message in plain language is also not appropriate if they have indicated they cannot respond.
Related Questions
#154 A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off station is preceded by the word _______________.#155 If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of "Romeo Papa Tango" while using the International Code of Signals, you should _______________.#157 Messages concerning weather conditions transmitted by radiotelephone are preceded by _______________.#158 You wish to communicate by radiotelephone with a foreign vessel using the International Code of Signals. This is indicated by the signal _______________.#159 You see an iceberg that has not been reported. What kind of radio message do you transmit to warn others?