Which statement is false regarding an Inmarsat Distress request?
The NCS in each ocean region automatically monitors the processing of such calls by other LESs in that region and processes calls if any anomaly exists in the system.
If all satellite channels are busy then one of them will be preempted by a Distress request.
Correct Answer
Any Distress request is automatically switched to an Inmarsat Distress workingfrequency.
Any request message with Distress priority is automatically recognized by the LES and a satellite channel is instantly assigned.
Why is the correct selection of the LES in the Distress Alert Setup menu so crucial?
Each LES has its own dedicated RCC whose jurisdiction is defined by the LES selected.
Correct Answer
The LES choice determines the nationality of the RCC which will handle the Distress traffic and performSARduties or that will pass the particulars to the RCC with jurisdiction to coordinate the SAR situation.
Inmarsat terminals use the GPS position to automatically determine the optimum LES choice in a Distress situation.
The vessel need not select the LES because the NCS will always intercept a Distress priority call and route it to the closest RCC.