Which of the following statements relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE?

A
An AMVER participant is under greater obligation to render assistance to a vessel in distress than a non-participant.
B
An AMVER participant is not relieved of the obligation to give 24 hour advance notice to the U.S. Coast Guard before entering a U.S. port from offshore.
C
The AMVER system does not reduce the time lost for vessels responding to calls for assistance.
D
There is no cost to the ship or owner for messages sent within the AMVER system.
E