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Question 1 of 27070G2scbrDrvcJ4HYzoHV0v

Transmission of a DSC Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should NOT occur:

Question 1 of 27070

Transmission of a DSC Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should NOT occur:

🔍 Key Concepts

• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Distress alerts – when and why they are sent • Forwarding or relaying a distress alert on behalf of another vessel • ITU/USCG principle: avoid duplicating or disrupting an ongoing distress communication

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: In which option would sending an additional DSC distress alert be redundant or potentially disruptive to ongoing distress handling? • Which choices describe situations where help is not yet effectively engaged, making a relay useful or necessary? • Which situation suggests that the distress is already being handled through established communications channels?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which party is already in direct contact with a Coast Station or Rescue Coordination Center (RCC). • Check which options involve a decision by a responsible person or authority to initiate or continue distress alerting. • Identify the option where a new DSC distress alert could interfere with existing distress traffic rather than assist it.

Question 1 of 27070

Transmission of a DSC Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should NOT occur:

When the mobile unit actually in Distress is not itself in a position to transmit the Distress alert.

When the Master or responsible person on the mobile unit not in Distress so decides.

When the responsible person at the Coast Station determines further help is necessary.

When communications between the Distress vessel and a Coast station are already in progress .

Question 1 / 27070G2scbrDrvcJ4HYzoHV0v

Question 1 of 27070G2scbrDrvcJ4HYzoHV0v

Transmission of a DSC Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should NOT occur:

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Question 1 of 27070

Transmission of a DSC Distress alert by a station on behalf of another vessel actually in Distress should NOT occur: