PST Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 21 of 30
The rescue vessel is approaching an activated SART at a distance of five miles. What indication appears on the rescue vessel radar screen?
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Direct Answer
Option B: series of 12 equally spaced blips outward from the SART's position along its line of bearing
When a SART is within range, it responds to the ship's X-band radar pulses by displaying a series of 12 dots spaced 0.6 nautical miles apart along the line of bearing from the radar.
All Options
A
Wide arcs
B
series of 12 equally spaced blips outward from the SART's position along its line of bearing
(Correct Answer)
C
Concentric circles
D
SOS symbol appears on the display of the radar screen
Detailed Explanation & Context
When a SART is within range, it responds to the ship's X-band radar pulses by displaying a series of 12 dots spaced 0.6 nautical miles apart along the line of bearing from the radar.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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