What is a telecomunications system? 1) A system that enables the transmission of data over public or private networks. 2) A comm
unications, data exchange, and resource-sharing system created by linking two or more computers and establishing standards, or protocols, so that they can work together. 3) Any network without a central file server and in which all computers in the network have access to the public files located on all other workstations. 4) A computer that is designed to request information from a server.
Explanation: If pyrotechnic VDSs are used, they must be dated. Expired VDSs may be carried on board, but a minimum of three unexpired VDSs must be carried in the vessel.