What is Distress Communication?
Distress Communication Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
How is “Distress Communication” Used in Practice?
This is motor vessel Ocean Star, Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, position 45°N 12°W, engine room fire, require immediate assistance.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Deck Officers
- Engine Officers
- Masters
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Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
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