Which action should the GMDSS radio operator take in a distress situation when embarking in survival craft?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave on.
Prior to embarking on survival craft during ship abandonment, operators must ensure the EPIRB and SART are activated and placed in the craft to guarantee ongoing transmission of homing signals and distress location data to search and rescue units.
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