USCG Exam PracticeGMDSS and VHF distress procedures
Which of the following is a recognized distress signal under 33 CFR §87.01?
- A. A steady white light displayed from the masthead
- ✓ A high-intensity white light flashing at 50 to 70 times per minuteCorrect
- C. Three short blasts on the whistle
- D. A red flag displayed at the stern
Why B is correct
33 CFR §87.01(p) lists a high-intensity white light flashing at regular intervals from 50 to 70 times per minute as a recognized distress signal. The other options are not listed in §87.01.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01