You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 miles away. What action should...

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You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio.  The position of the sender is  20 miles away.  What action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately acknowledge receipt of the distress message.

Deck 2014: Safety

You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 miles away. What action should you take?

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