Which statement is true regarding the receipt and acknowledgement of Distress alerts by ship stations?

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A ship station that receives a Distress alert must, as soon as possible , inform the Master or person responsible for the ship of the contents of the Distress alert.

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Ship stations in receipt of a Distress alert should acknowledge it immediately to assist the coast station in responding to the Distress alert.

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Ship stations that receive a Distress alert from a vessel in their vicinity must immediately send a DSC relay to inform the RCC.

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Alerts concerning navigational hazards are second only to Safety traffic.

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