Question 526Navigation General70% to pass
Mariners are FIRST warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation by means of _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) marine broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Marine broadcast Notice to Mariners is the primary means by which mariners are first warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation. This is because the Notice to Mariners can be quickly transmitted and received, allowing for timely dissemination of critical information to ensure the safety of navigation.
The other options are incorrect because: B) Weekly Notices to Mariners are not as immediate as the marine broadcast; C) Light Lists do not provide the same level of time-sensitive information; and D) corrected editions of charts are not the first means of notification, as they take time to produce and distribute.
Related Questions
#524 Which publication indicates the HYDROLANTS or HYDROPACS issued since the previous working day? #525 The Local Notice to Mariners is usually published _______________.#527 Which is a weekly publication advising mariners of important matters affecting navigational safety? #528 You are informed of defects or changes in aids to navigation by _______________.#529 Charts should be corrected by using information published in the _______________.