Who has ultimate control of service at a ship's radio station?

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Multiple Choice

Who has ultimate control of service at a ship's radio station?

Explanation:
The master of the ship has ultimate control over the radio service on board. The captain is responsible for the safety of the vessel and all communications, and must authorize and oversee what the radio station transmits, including distress and safety traffic. The radio operator-in-charge runs day-to-day operations of the radio room, but only under the master’s orders and authority. The chief engineer handles propulsion and power, not radio operations, and the harbor master is a port authority, not part of the ship’s internal command.

The master of the ship has ultimate control over the radio service on board. The captain is responsible for the safety of the vessel and all communications, and must authorize and oversee what the radio station transmits, including distress and safety traffic. The radio operator-in-charge runs day-to-day operations of the radio room, but only under the master’s orders and authority. The chief engineer handles propulsion and power, not radio operations, and the harbor master is a port authority, not part of the ship’s internal command.

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