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¿Qué es Posición de emergencia?

Posición de emergencia Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Posición de emergencia” Used in Practice?

Mayday, mayday, posición de emergencia 50°N 003°O, balsas salvavidas al agua, requiere ayuda inmediata.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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¿Qué es Posición de emergencia?

Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

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