Which of the following steps should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned because of a Distress situation?
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Alert the U.S. Coast Guard by using the survival craft's portable Inmarsat unit.
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Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel's location and situation.
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No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and operate properly.
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Correct Answer
Secure the EPIRB to the survival craft and mount the SART in a position to maximize its elevation.