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Communication and distressQuestion 380 of 566

You send a DSC distress call by mistake. What must you state when you cancel it?

  1. That the radio is broken
  2. That all boats must leave the area
  3. That the call was false, with the date and rough time
  4. That you will call again tomorrow
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Correct answer: That the call was false, with the date and rough time

You tell everyone it was false, with the boat name, your MMSI, the date and the rough time.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), What should you do if you accidentally make a distress call?, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026