Question 165Deck Safety70% to pass
"PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates which type of message will follow?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Urgency.
The term "PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates an urgency message will follow. This is in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations, which specify that the "PAN-PAN" signal is used to convey an urgent message about the safety of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or the safety of a person. It is less severe than a "Mayday" distress signal, but more urgent than a routine safety message.
The other options are incorrect because "All clear" is not a standard radiotelephone signal, "Safety" indicates a lower-priority message, and "Distress" is reserved for the most severe situations requiring immediate assistance.
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