PST Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 29 of 30
EPIRB works on which satellite system?
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Direct Answer
Option B: COSPAS-SARSAT
EPIRBs operate using the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system. This international system detects and locates distress signals transmitted by radio beacons on 406 MHz.
All Options
A
Iridium
B
COSPAS-SARSAT
(Correct Answer)
C
GPS / GLONASS
D
Inmarsat
Detailed Explanation & Context
EPIRBs operate using the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system. This international system detects and locates distress signals transmitted by radio beacons on 406 MHz.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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