Question 462Deck Safety70% to pass
After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no less frequently than every _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 48 hours.
According to the AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System) regulations, after the initial position report sent by a foreign-sailing vessel, subsequent position reports must be sent no less frequently than every 48 hours. This ensures that the vessel's location is updated regularly, allowing the AMVER system to effectively coordinate potential rescue efforts if needed.
The other options are incorrect because A) 24 hours is too frequent, B) 36 hours is not a standard reporting interval, and D) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is a fixed schedule rather than a minimum reporting frequency.
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#460 Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049°16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report? #461 Which of the following statements relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE? #463 The first AMVER position report must be sent within how many hours of departure? #464 The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent _______________.#465 Which statement about AMVER reports is TRUE?