Which step should be taken，if possible，when the vessel must be abandoned because of a distress situation（）.

Alert the Coast Guard by using the survival craft's portable INMARSAT unit
B. Program the SART and EPIRB to transmit the vessel's location and situation
C. Place the SART and EPIRB in the“ON”position and secure them to the survival craft
D. No additional steps are needed as the SART and EPIRB will both automatically float free and operate properly