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¿Qué es Pan Pan?

Pan Pan A radiotelephony urgency signal indicating a situation urgent but not immediately life-threatening; always spoken in English.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Pan Pan” Used in Practice?

Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, todas las estaciones, MV Aurora, fallo de timón, requiere remolcador en el muelle dos.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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¿Qué es Pan Pan?

A radiotelephony urgency signal indicating a situation urgent but not immediately life-threatening; always spoken in English.

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