The signal has been given to abandon ship. Which of the following describes the action to be taken with the EPIRB?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — activate the unit and take it with you to the closest survival craft
During an abandon ship procedure, the 406 MHz EPIRB must be manually activated (if not already floating free) and physically brought into the primary survival craft to ensure continued satellite distress signal transmission.
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