PCOC Communication Procedures 3

Question 1

What does the term 'MAYDAY' indicate in marine radio communication?

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening distress requiring immediate assistance

Answer

MAYDAY is the international distress signal used when a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Question 2

After completing a working channel conversation, where should you return your radio?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

Vessels must return to and monitor Channel 16 after finishing communications on a working channel.

Question 3

What does 'PAN-PAN' signify in maritime radio communication?

Accepted Answer

Urgency signal for a situation needing prompt help but not immediate danger

Answer

PAN-PAN (pronounced 'pahn-pahn') is an urgency signal used when a vessel has a serious situation that requires prompt assistance but is not immediately life-threatening.

Question 4

How many times do you repeat your vessel name when first calling another station?

Accepted Answer

Three times

Answer

Standard radio procedure requires you to state your vessel name three times when making initial contact to ensure it is heard clearly.

Question 5

What VHF channel should recreational boaters in the US use to contact the Coast Guard after an initial call on Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Channel 22A

Answer

The US Coast Guard typically works on Channel 22A after initial contact is established on Channel 16.

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test

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PCOC Communication Procedures 3