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Communication and distressQuestion 381 of 566

The boat in distress is talking directly with search and rescue. What should you do?

  1. Call them on the same channel at once.
  2. Relay every message again.
  3. Move your boat next to theirs.
  4. Do not interfere with their communications.
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Correct answer: Do not interfere with their communications.

Extra calls can block the rescue talk. Help only where it is needed.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026