🔍 Key Concepts

• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Distress alert: what information it provides on the display/printout and why it matters immediately • Standard bridge response procedures when an automatic audible alarm is received • The need to be ready for follow‑on distress communications on associated radiotelephony or NBDP (TELEX) channels

💭 Think About

• When a DSC Distress alert alarm sounds, what are the FIRST two things the operator must do to both understand the situation and stop the distraction on the bridge? • Why is it important to actually read the DSC screen/printout instead of acting only on the sound of the alarm? What key details are contained there? • After acknowledging the alert locally on your equipment, what should you be prepared to hear or do next on the associated distress frequency or mode?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure your chosen option includes silencing the alarm locally so the bridge can function safely. • Confirm that the option includes reading the DSC display/printout to obtain position, MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity), and nature of distress if available. • Check that the option also accounts for monitoring or listening for follow‑on communications on the related distress working channel (voice or TELEX).