PST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 12 of 30

The person aboard a vessel signaling by raising and lowering his or her outstretched arms to each side is indicating:

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Direct Answer

Option D: distress signal

According to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual and COLREGs Annex IV, this physical gesture is a recognized visual signal of distress.

All Options

All is clear, it is safe to approach

All is clear, it is safe to pass

Danger, stay away

distress signal (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

According to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual and COLREGs Annex IV, this physical gesture is a recognized visual signal of distress.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).

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