PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 4 of 30

A VHF EPIRB is designed to be used in which GMDSS sea area?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Area A1

VHF EPIRBs operate within the line-of-sight range, typically limited to the vessel's immediate vicinity or A1 sea areas, making them less versatile than satellite-based 406 MHz EPIRBs.

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Area A3

Area A2

Area A4

Area A1 (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

VHF EPIRBs operate within the line-of-sight range, typically limited to the vessel's immediate vicinity or A1 sea areas, making them less versatile than satellite-based 406 MHz EPIRBs.

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

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