Maritime English
Emergency Communication

Qu'est-ce que Signal de détresse ?

Signal de détresse A signal indicating a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Includes visual, sound, and radio forms recognized by SOLAS and SMCP.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Signal de détresse” Used in Practice?

Passerelle à toutes les stations : si un signal de détresse comme une fusée rouge, SOS ou sonnerie continue est observé, signalez-le immédiatement.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Signal de détresse ?

A signal indicating a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Includes visual, sound, and radio forms recognized by SOLAS and SMCP.

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