Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Urgency signal
An urgency signal (PAN-PAN) indicates a very urgent message concerning the safety of a vessel or person, such as a man overboard requiring immediate assistance from nearby vessels, ranking directly below distress communications per ITU radio regulations.
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