Coast Guard Rescue Operations

The transcript details a mayday call from the vessel Northern Bell, which is in distress at sea. The United States Coast Guard responds, confirming the emergency and the presence of four people on board. A rescue operation is initiated, involving the deployment of baskets to retrieve survivors. The operation is successful, and all survivors are brought to safety, with the Coast Guard maintaining communication throughout the process.

What is the initial action taken by the Northern Bell in the transcript?

• Contacting another vessel

• Requesting weather information

• Issuing a mayday call

• Reporting a successful journey

What information does the Northern Bell provide in its mayday call?

• The weather conditions

• The vessel's coordinates

• The vessel's destination

• The number of crew members

How does the Coast Guard respond to the Northern Bell's mayday call?

• By ignoring the call

• By requesting more information

• By sending a helicopter immediately

• By contacting another vessel

How many people are reported to be on board the Northern Bell?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the first step in the rescue operation?

• Contacting nearby ships

• Deploying life rafts

• Sending a distress signal

• Deploying rescue baskets

What challenge does the rescue team face during the operation?

• Equipment malfunction

• Communication failure

• High waves

• Strong winds

What indicates the successful retrieval of a survivor?

• The survivor is in the water

• The survivor is inside the cabin

• The survivor is on the deck

• The survivor is on another vessel

What is the final status of the survivors?

• They are safely inside the cabin

• They are on another ship

• They are still in the water

• They are on a life raft

What action does the Northern Bell take at the end of the transcript?

• Issues another mayday call

• Reports a successful rescue

• Contacts another vessel

• Requests weather information

What is the role of the Coast Guard in this scenario?

• To monitor radio frequencies

• To transport goods

• To coordinate the rescue operation

• To provide weather updates