Maritime English
External Communication

What is Acknowledge Distress?

Acknowledge Distress Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Acknowledge Distress” Used in Practice?

Mayday, mayday, all stations, MV Stella, position 37°N 005°E, engine room fire, request assistance. Acknowledge distress.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

Cancel DistressMayday RelayDistress CommunicationAcknowledge Message

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What is Acknowledge Distress?

Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

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