The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed...

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The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the "ON" position. What action(s) should be taken?

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The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the "ON" position. What action(s) should be taken?

🔍 Key Concepts

• EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) operation and purpose • Difference between stopping the transmission and canceling a distress alert with authorities • USCG / RCC procedures for false alerts or inadvertent activations

💭 Think About

• If an EPIRB is transmitting and it is NOT an actual distress, who needs to know that the alert is false, and why? • Is it enough to just turn off the equipment onboard, or do you also need to take action so rescue services don’t keep searching? • Think about what happens on shore when an EPIRB goes off—what additional step prevents unnecessary search and rescue efforts?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether procedures require notifying a Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) or coast station when an EPIRB transmits unintentionally. • Confirm that both parts are addressed: 1) cancel the distress alert with authorities, and 2) stop/disable the EPIRB transmission. • Make sure the option you choose does MORE than just switching the unit off if false alerts have already gone out.

Question 1 of 27070

The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the "ON" position. What action(s) should be taken?

Disabling the EPIRB is all that is necessary.

Contact the nearest USCG Coast Station and request that they send the alert reset signal.

Contact the nearest coast station or RCC to cancel the distress alert and subsequently disable the EPIRB.

Disable the EPIRB and wait for the USCG to advise that the transmission has stopped.

Question 1 / 270700ZqZpFEB30Aai7bGRTS1

Question 1 of 270700ZqZpFEB30Aai7bGRTS1

The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the "ON" position. What action(s) should be taken?

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Question 1 of 27070

The EPIRB on the bridge wing is observed with the strobe light flashing and the control switch in the "ON" position. What action(s) should be taken?