Question 9Deck Safety70% to pass
You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) continuously sounding the fog whistle.
According to maritime regulations, continuously sounding the fog whistle is the proper way to indicate that a vessel is in distress. This distress signal is recognized internationally and alerts other vessels in the area that the ship is experiencing an emergency situation and may require assistance.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) displaying a large red flag is not a recognized distress signal, C) displaying three black balls is used to indicate a vessel not under command, and D) sounding five or more short blasts is the signal to indicate the vessel is in reverse, not a distress call.
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