An oiler was badly burned and you are communicating with a passenger ship that has a doctor and hospital on board. You want to rendezvous in a certain position so the oiler can be evacuated for medical treatment. Which code should your message contain?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — MAB

The International Code of Signals medical section designates code MAB to request a rendezvous with another vessel for the purpose of medical evacuation and patient transfer to specialized medical facilities.

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