PST Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 25 of 30
Using spoken communication, what is the code word used to indicate a distress message?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Mayday
In GMDSS, 'Mayday' is the international radiotelephony distress signal. It is spoken three times to indicate a station is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
All Options
A
Mayday
(Correct Answer)
B
Emergency
C
Pan Pan
D
Securite
Detailed Explanation & Context
In GMDSS, 'Mayday' is the international radiotelephony distress signal. It is spoken three times to indicate a station is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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