Question 387Deck Safety70% to pass
What is the lifesaving signal used to indicate, "Landing here is highly dangerous"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) firing of a red star signal.
The firing of a red star signal is the internationally recognized lifesaving signal used to indicate that landing is highly dangerous. This is specified in the International Code of Signals, which governs the use of visual signaling for maritime safety and emergency communication.
The other options are incorrect - A) the code letter "K" is used for "I have a pilot on board", B) a white star signal is not a standard lifesaving signal, and D) a vertical motion of a red light is not a defined signal in the International Code of Signals for this purpose.
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