PST Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 3 of 30
Which position is shown by an EPIRB?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Real time position
Modern EPIRBs (406 MHz) typically include an integrated GPS receiver, which provides the precise real-time position of the vessel in distress to the rescue coordination center.
All Options
A
Dead reckoning position
B
Estimate position
C
Estimated time of arrival
D
Real time position
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Modern EPIRBs (406 MHz) typically include an integrated GPS receiver, which provides the precise real-time position of the vessel in distress to the rescue coordination center.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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