Practice question

During a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation being managed by a Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), what is the primary role of the VTS?

To take over as On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) from the RCC.
To suspend all other vessel traffic within the VTS area until the SAR operation is complete.
To provide the RCC with a real-time traffic image and facilitate communication with vessels in the vicinity.
To direct the search patterns of all participating SAR units.

Answer: C — To provide the RCC with a real-time traffic image and facilitate communication with vessels in the vicinity.

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