Element 1-21 EPIRBs Flashcards
1
Q
What is an EPIRB?
A
A battery operated emergency position indicating radio beacon that floats free of a sinking ship
2
Q
When are EPIRB batteries changed?
A
After emergency use or within the month and year replacement date printed on the EPIRB
3
Q
If a ship sinks, what device is designated to float free of the mother ship and is turned on automatically and transmits a distress signal?
A
An emergency position indicating radio beacon
4
Q
How do you cancel a false EPIRB distress alert?
A
notifying the coast guard or rescue coordination center at once
5
Q
What is the COSPAS-SARSAT system?
A
an international satellite based search and rescue system
6
Q
What is an advantage of a 406 MHz satellite EPIRB?
A
all the above
