You are signing on a deck officer, who will be designated as one of the GMDSS operators, before sailing foreign. Which statement is TRUE?

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He/she must have an STCW certificate endorsed as "Valid for Service on Vessels Operating in the GMDSS System".

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He/she must present either an FCC-issued license or a Coast Guard-issued license.

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His/her Merchant Mariners Credential must have an added endorsement as "Radio Electronics Officer".

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You must consult the "List of Qualifications" on the reverse of his/her FCC-issued license.

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