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Communication and distressQuestion 126 of 566

Why must you keep your beacon registration up to date?

  1. So search and rescue staff have your latest information in an emergency
  2. So you can use the beacon in any country
  3. So the battery lasts longer
  4. So you do not need flares
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Correct answer: So search and rescue staff have your latest information in an emergency

Correct details help rescuers find and contact you.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Notes about minimum safety equipment requirements, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026