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Introduction
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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English
Introduction
If You Hear a Distress Call
You must give any message beginning with one (1) of these signals
priority over any other messages. ALL stations MUST remain silent on
Channel 16 for the duration of the emergency unless the message relates
directly to the emergency.
If you hear a distress message from a vessel, stand by your radio.
If it is not answered, YOU should answer. If the distressed vessel is
not nearby, wait a short time for others who may be closer to acknowledge.
Even if you cannot render direct assistance, you may be in a position to
relay the message.
VHF Marine Radio Protocols VHF Marine Radio Protocols
Marine Emergency Signals
The three (3) spoken international emergency signals are:
The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a station is threatened
by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
The urgency signal PAN is used when the safety of the vessel or person
is in jeopardy. (This signal is properly pronounced pahn.)
The safety signal SECURITE is used for messages about the safety of navigation or
important weather warnings. (This signal is properly pronounced see-cure-ee-tay.)
When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate
signal is to be spoken three (3) times prior to the message.
MAYDAY
PAN
SECURITE
VHF Marine Emergency Messages
and Distress Procedure
VHF Marine Emergency Messages
and Distress Procedure