The phrase "step up into the liferaft" is a fundamental rule. What does it mean in practice?

A. Always abandon ship at the first sign of serious flooding

B. The raft should be boarded before the vessel sinks below the waterline

C. Deploy the life raft immediately on receipt of a gale warning

D. Do not abandon ship unless the vessel is actually sinking — the life raft should be the absolute last resort; a yacht is a far better survival platform than a raft

A. Press DSC button and wait — no voice call needed

B. "PAN PAN PAN — This is [vessel name] — Position — We require assistance — Over"

C. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY — This is [vessel name x3] — MAYDAY [name] — Position — Nature of distress — Number of persons — Any other information — Over"

D. "MAYDAY — This is [vessel name] — We are sinking — Over"

A. When a person has gone overboard

B. Pan Pan is only used for medical emergencies

C. Pan Pan is used when you cannot raise anyone on Mayday

D. When there is an urgent situation that requires assistance but life is not in immediate danger — e.g. engine failure with crew unharmed in a safe anchorage