Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS) ?()
A:AIS cannot be used to make passing arrangements because the system is not capable of this type of ship-to-ship communications
B:AIS cannot be used to make passing arrangements because the ship-to-ship text messaging feature is for emergency use only
C:AIS can be used to make passing arrangements via ship-to-ship text messaging but a vessel operator is not relieved from the requirement to sound whistle signals or make arrangements via bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone
D:AIS can be used to make passing arrangements via ship-to-ship text massaging thus relieving a vessel operator from making such arrangements via bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone or signaling intent to pass via whistle signals
出自:海船船员证