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CD0020. Search and Rescue

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The Seagull CBT bank is organised into modules covering safety, shipboard operations, maintenance and other topics. Original module names and codes are retained to help you find the topic you need.

“Seagull CBT — CD0020. Search and Rescue” contains 46 questions across 1 collection.

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Which ONE of the following signals is NOT a distress signal?

One correct answer

  • A flare showing a white light✓ Correct answer
  • A flare showing a red light
  • An orange smoke float
  • A square flag with a ball above or below it
What is the main role of the OSC with respect to communications? Select the best option

One correct answer

  • Maintain communication with all SAR facilities✓ Correct answer
  • Fix the position of the casualty using an EPIRB
  • Deploy a SART to assist in homing
  • Recover and switch off the EPIRB
Which ONE of the following most accurately completes the following statement? “Communication between an aircraft and a ship is…

One correct answer

  • ...difficult because of different radio bands.✓ Correct answer
  • ...not allowed.
  • ...easy and straight forward.
  • ...not possible.
A dotted line is seen on a radar display when a signal is received back from a SART. Which ONE of these options best identifies the location of the SART?

One correct answer

  • At the beginning of the 12 dots✓ Correct answer
  • At the end of the 12 dots
  • At the 6th dot
  • In the general direction of the bearing of the dots
What information should be recorded by the OSC? Select the THREE correct options.

Multiple correct answers

  • Areas searched✓ Correct answer
  • Names of other ships engaged in the operation✓ Correct answer
  • Actions taken✓ Correct answer
  • Number of crew on each assisting ship

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