RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) Radio Operator Exam

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'Mayday' and a 'Pan Pan' call?

They are the same Mayday indicates grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance; Pan Pan indicates an urgent situation that is not an immediate threat to life or the vessel Pan Pan is more serious than Mayday Mayday is only for sinking vessels

Correct Answer:

Mayday indicates grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance; Pan Pan indicates an urgent situation that is not an immediate threat to life or the vessel

Question 2

What is the correct format for expressing a position in a Mayday call?

Just the name of the nearest town Latitude and longitude, or a true bearing and distance from a known point Grid reference from an Ordnance Survey map GPS coordinates in any format

Correct Answer:

Latitude and longitude, or a true bearing and distance from a known point

Question 3

What does the signal 'SECURITE' (pronounced 'SAY-CURE-IT-AY') indicate?

A vessel is sinking A safety message is about to follow, such as a navigational hazard or weather warning A security breach on board The vessel is requesting a pilot

Correct Answer:

A safety message is about to follow, such as a navigational hazard or weather warning

Question 4

In what order of priority are Mayday, Pan Pan, and Securite calls ranked?

Pan Pan, Mayday, Securite Mayday (distress), Pan Pan (urgency), Securite (safety) Securite, Pan Pan, Mayday They have equal priority

Correct Answer:

Mayday (distress), Pan Pan (urgency), Securite (safety)

Question 5

When can a Mayday call be cancelled?

It cannot be cancelled When the distress situation is resolved and the vessel is no longer in danger, the originating vessel should cancel it with 'MAYDAY — ALL STATIONS — SILENCE FINI' Only the coastguard can cancel it After 24 hours automatically

Correct Answer:

When the distress situation is resolved and the vessel is no longer in danger, the originating vessel should cancel it with 'MAYDAY — ALL STATIONS — SILENCE FINI'

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Prepare with the RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) Radio Operator Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 30 questions covering distress, stand, mayday, alert, and call. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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