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Emergency Communication

What is Emergency Transmitter?

Emergency Transmitter A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Transmitter” Used in Practice?

EPIRB emergency transmitter activated automatically upon water contact and transmitted distress signal on 406 MHz.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Transmitter?

A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

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