Which step should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned because of a distress situation?

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Place the SART and EPIRB in the "ON" position and secure them to the survival craft.

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Alert the U.S. Coast Guard by using the survival craft's portable INMARSAT unit.

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Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel's location and situation.

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No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and operate properly.

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