Your vessel has been damaged and is taking on water, but you do not require immediate assistance. You would preface a message advising other vessels of your situation with __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Pan-Pan (3 times)
An urgency situation involving damage and taking on water without immediate grave danger requires the Pan-Pan urgency signal repeated three times, as mandated by the ITU Radio Regulations and 47 CFR Part 80 for priority communications concerning safety of the vessel.
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