🔍 Key Concepts

• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) – what problem was it created to solve? • Difference between routine/company communications and distress/safety communications • How GMDSS changed the older system of manual distress calling

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: When a ship is in grave and imminent danger, what does GMDSS aim to ensure happens, and how quickly? • Which option focuses on global distress and safety communications rather than business or cost concerns? • Which choice best reflects an international, standardized system, not just help for one company or one SAR unit?

✅ Before You Answer

• Look for the answer that emphasizes distress and safety over routine or commercial traffic. • Eliminate any options that focus mainly on company convenience or low cost instead of emergency needs. • Check which option sounds like a global, automatic system designed to make sure a distress alert gets through even if the crew cannot manually call for help.