PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 30 of 30
How can you indicate that your vessel is distress?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Continuously sounding the fog whistle
Distress signals at sea are defined by COLREGs. In addition to visual signals, continuous sounding of the ship's fog whistle is a recognized audible distress signal that indicates the vessel is in urgent need of assistance.
All Options
A
Displaying three black balls in a vertical line
B
Displaying a large red flag
C
Sounding five or more short and rapid blasts on the whistle
D
Continuously sounding the fog whistle
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Distress signals at sea are defined by COLREGs. In addition to visual signals, continuous sounding of the ship's fog whistle is a recognized audible distress signal that indicates the vessel is in urgent need of assistance.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
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