What is Distress Traffic?
Distress Traffic Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.
Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
How is “Distress Traffic” Used in Practice?
All stations, distress traffic in progress on VHF channel one-six. Cease all transmissions except those relating to distress.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Deck Officers
- Engine Officers
- Masters
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Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.
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