Subelement D: Distress, Urgency & Safety Comms— Topic :
Question 25D3
Element 7R (GMDSS-RO)Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority?
Explanation
Safety priority, indicated by the word "SECURITE" (pronounced SAY-CURE-E-TAY), is used for messages concerning the safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings. The loss of containers and lashing gear over the side (C) creates a significant hazard to navigation for other vessels, requiring a broadcast warning to ensure their safety.
In contrast, a serious cardiac emergency (B) or a fire in critical spaces (D) constitute grave and imminent danger, requiring a Distress (MAYDAY) priority call. A broken leg that is not life-threatening (A) is an urgent message concerning the safety of a person, typically warranting an Urgency (PAN-PAN) priority call.
Related Questions
25D1 When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "Securite" spoken three times, he can expect to receive the following information:25D2 Which of the following situations would normally use the Voice designation "Securite"?25D4 Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority?25D5 The Radiotelephone Safety signal is:25D6 Which of the following situations would normally use the Safety priority?