Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #506 (Set 3)

You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB

When a search aircraft is observed on the horizon, survivors must combine visual distress signals, such as pyrotechnics or flares, with their EPIRB transmission to maximize visibility, attract aircrew attention, and confirm precise location.

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