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Communication and distressQuestion 378 of 566

Which detail belongs in your distress call?

  1. The number of people on board and the condition of any injured
  2. Your boat licence number
  3. The owner's home address
  4. The age of your engine
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Correct answer: The number of people on board and the condition of any injured

The call states your position, the problem, the help needed, who is on board and the boat description.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), How to make a Pan-Pan call on Channel 16 of your VHF radio, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026