You have no VHF radio — only a mobile phone with 1 bar of signal. How do you contact the Coastguard?

A. Text 999 with your position — texts penetrate poor signal conditions better than voice

B. Call the RNLI directly on their public number — Coastguard cannot be reached by mobile

C. Mobile phones cannot contact the Coastguard — only VHF radio can

D. Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard; or dial 112 (works even on networks you are not subscribed to and may use neighbouring masts). Give your position as accurately as possible. Note: mobile coverage at sea is unreliable — always carry VHF as primary

A. To send a digitally coded distress alert containing the vessel's MMSI and position automatically to all DSC-equipped stations and the Coastguard

B. To broadcast weather forecasts to other vessels

C. To make telephone calls from the vessel to shore

D. To operate the radar system remotely

A. A GPS waypoint identifier used in coastal navigation

B. Maritime Mobile Service Identity — a unique 9-digit number identifying the vessel; without it a DSC distress alert cannot identify the vessel to rescuers

C. A VHF channel number allocated by Ofcom for distress use only

D. A vessel survey certificate number required by the MCA