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