PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 26 of 30

What item is used to signal between a rescue boat and a searching SAR aircraft when radio contact fails?

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Direct Answer

Option A: IAMSAR Surface-to-Air visual signals, hand flares, or signaling mirror

IAMSAR Volume III provides standardized surface-to-air visual signals for communication with SAR aircraft when radios fail. Hand flares, signaling mirrors, and body positioning symbols are vital assets mandated to establish immediate contact during aerial sweeps.

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IAMSAR Surface-to-Air visual signals, hand flares, or signaling mirror (Correct Answer)

Engine exhaust smoke

Ship bell

Whistle blasts

Detailed Explanation & Context

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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