A ship in distress should have transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendation
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Option B: 500v, 2182 KHz and 156.8 MHz
The frequencies 2182 kHz (MF) and 156.8 MHz (VHF Channel 16) are primary distress and calling frequencies. 500 kHz (MF) was the international distress frequency but is largely superseded by GMDSS. Option B lists the most relevant frequencies for distress alerting.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
The frequencies 2182 kHz (MF) and 156.8 MHz (VHF Channel 16) are primary distress and calling frequencies. 500 kHz (MF) was the international distress frequency but is largely superseded by GMDSS. Option B lists the most relevant frequencies for distress alerting.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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