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Communication and distressQuestion 357 of 566

What may you reach by dialing *16 on a cell phone?

  1. A Pollution Prevention Officer
  2. The nearest marina office
  3. A Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre
  4. The Canadian Beacon Registry
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Correct answer: A Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre

*16 may connect you to an MCTS Centre, but it does not replace a marine radio.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Cell phones, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026