You have just tried calling another vessel on the VHF and they have not replied. How long should you wait before calling that station again?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Two minutes

Standard marine radio protocol dictates waiting at least two minutes before making a repeat call to an unresponsive station on VHF, allowing the watchstander adequate time to return to the pilothouse or radio room.

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