General Navigation USCG Question #513 (Set 17)

The principal advantage of NAVTEX radio warnings is that __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — they can be used by mariners who do not know Morse code

NAVTEX is an international automated direct-printing service that broadcasts maritime safety information in plain English text over 518 kHz. This eliminates the necessity for mariners to possess manual Morse code transcription skills.

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