DISTRESS SIGNALS / FLARES Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 night time distress signals?
A
- Red Star Shells
- Red Parachute Flare
- Flames on a Vessel
- Distress Strobe Light (FireFly)
2
Q
What are your 2 Audible distress signals?
A
- Fog Horn (Continuous sounding)
* Gun Fired at 1min intervals
3
Q
What are your 5 Radio Distress Signals?
A
- Mayday By Radio
- Digital Selective Calling
- Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- INMARSAT
- SOS …_ _ _…
4
Q
What are your 6 Day Time Distress Signals?
A
- Orange Background w/ Black Ball and Square
- Dye Marker (Any Color)
- Code Flags: November over Charlie
- Square Flag and Ball
- Rapid Waving of Arms
- Orange Smoke
5
Q
Inland distress signal
A
White light flashing at regular intervals 50-70 times per minute
