PCOC Communication Procedures 4

Question 1

What is 'Wilco' short for in radio communication?

Accepted Answer

Will comply

Answer

'Wilco' is an abbreviation of 'will comply,' meaning you understand the message and will carry out the instructions.

Question 2

A vessel sounds five or more short rapid blasts. What does this signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Danger or doubt about another vessel's intentions

Answer

Five or more short rapid blasts is the danger or doubt signal, used when a vessel is uncertain about another vessel's actions or intentions.

Question 3

In restricted visibility, what sound signal must a power-driven vessel making way sound at least every two minutes?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast

Answer

A power-driven vessel underway and making way must sound one prolonged blast every two minutes in fog or restricted visibility.

Question 4

What phonetic word represents the letter 'A' in the NATO phonetic alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Alpha

Answer

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'A' is spoken as 'Alpha' to avoid confusion with similar-sounding letters.

Question 5

When should a vessel broadcast a MAYDAY relay?

Accepted Answer

When a vessel in distress cannot transmit its own MAYDAY

Answer

A MAYDAY relay (MAYDAY RELAY) is sent by another vessel on behalf of a distressed vessel that is unable to transmit its own distress call.

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