Safety, Fire & Survival · Abandon Ship
An EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) functions to:
- APump out a flooded compartment
- BProvide drinking water in the raft
- CTransmit a distress signal and position to search-and-rescue satellites✓ Correct
- DLight the muster stations
Explanation
A 406 MHz EPIRB transmits the vessel's identity and position to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system, alerting rescue authorities. It activates automatically when it floats free (hydrostatic release) or can be turned on manually, and many include a GPS position and homing signal.
Authority: SOLAS IV; 46 CFR (GMDSS/EPIRB)
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