PCOC Communication Procedures 5

Question 1

What should you do immediately after a MAYDAY call is acknowledged by the Coast Guard?

Accepted Answer

Provide full distress details: position, nature of emergency, people aboard, vessel description

Answer

Once acknowledged, give complete distress information including position, nature of emergency, number of persons aboard, and a description of your vessel.

Question 2

Which VHF channel is used for inter-ship communication among recreational boaters to keep Channel 16 clear?

Accepted Answer

Channel 68 or 69

Answer

Recreational boaters use non-commercial channels such as 68, 69, 71, or 72 for inter-ship communication, keeping Channel 16 free for emergencies.

Question 3

What does 'OUT' mean at the end of a radio transmission?

Accepted Answer

Conversation is over and no reply is expected

Answer

'Out' signals that the communication is complete and you do not expect a response from the other station.

Question 4

When a vessel sounds three short blasts on its horn, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Engines are operating in reverse

Answer

Three short blasts mean 'I am operating astern propulsion' — the engines are in reverse.

Question 5

What phrase do you use to ask another station to repeat its last message?

Accepted Answer

Say again

Answer

The correct radio phrase is 'Say again' — 'Repeat' is avoided because it has a different meaning in military communications.

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PCOC Communication Procedures 5