10.Does the transmission ofDISTRESS message require waiting for acknowledgement after initialDSC announcement?
(A). Yes, we should wait for an acknowledgement. Then transmit theDISTRESS message after receiving acknowledgement.
(B). No, theDISTRESS message can be transmitted directly after initialDSC announcement.
(C). It depends on the numbers of coast station(s) and/or vessels nearby.
(D). Master decides it.