Marina Exam Reviewer: In the event of a collision, why is it important to transmit MAYDAY or PAN_PAN signals, even if not in distress?

Marina Exam Reviewer

In the event of a collision, why is it important to transmit MAYDAY or PAN_PAN signals, even if not in distress? 

A. it will alert shipping to a possible future distress call 
B. to warn the other ship involved in the collision 
C. to justify that you are not at fault 
D. to alert the consignee/s that their cargoes may not arrive on time 


Answer:      A. it will alert shipping to a possible future distress call 

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