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S6 - Distress Communications

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The "Distress" signal consists of what word or phrase:

a)

Mayday

b)

Pan Pan

c)

Sécurité

d)

All Stations

2.

A "Distress" signal indicates that the vessel sending the signal or a person on board...

a)

is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance

b)

has an urgent message concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft, other vehicle or safety of a person

c)

is about to transmit a message containing an important navigation or meteorological warning

d)

there is no such thing as a "Distress" signal

3.

What is another reason a "Distress" signal can be sent?

a)

There isn't any other reason

b)

When there is no response to an "Urgent" or "Safety" signal

c)

When another vessel is aware that a ship, aircraft or other vehicle is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance

d)

When cancelling a "Distress" signal

4.

In a distress call situation not following procedures can (a)   people from getting help in an emergency situation.

5.

What is a Seelonce Distress?

a)

An all station call to indicate that the distress call has ended and normal transmissions can resume

b)

A distress call where there is an immediate threat to a vessel and or its passengers lives

c)

A relay call where there is an immediate threat to a vessel and or its passengers lives

d)

An order/direction to a particular ship to stop transmitting as it is interfering with the Distress traffic

6.

What is a Seelonce Feenee?

a)

An all station call to indicate that the distress call has ended and normal transmissions can resume

b)

A distress call where there is an immediate threat to a vessel and or its passengers lives

c)

A relay call where there is an immediate threat to a vessel and or its passengers lives

d)

An order/direction to a particular ship to stop transmitting as it is interfering with the Distress traffic

7.

How many times do you use the signal "Mayday" in a distress message?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

8.

When relaying a Distress message what information should you provide?

a)

The distress vessel’s name

b)

Location

c)

Nature of distress

d)

Description of vessel

e)

Number of people aboard

9.

If you have acknowledged receipt or relayed a distress message you shall:

a)

Forward information to Search and Rescue

b)

Stop monitoring the situation

c)

Cease all transmissions that may interfere with traffic between Search and Rescue stations and the vessel in distress

d)

Contact the nearest CGR Station if this station is unaware of the distress situation

10.

How many times is the word "Mayday" spoken when initiating a distress call?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4