Marine VHF radio
sequenCe For a CoMplete distress Call and Message: dsC distress alert, if facility fitted, followed by: distress Call: Distress signal (x3)
MaYdaY, MaYdaY, MaYdaY
Words “this is”
THIS IS
Station calling (x3)
(Vessel’s name - three times)
distress Message: Distress signal
MaYdaY
Name/MMSi
(Vessel’s name) .........................................................................
Position
................................................................................................
Nature of distress
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Other information
……… Persons on board (POB) ...............................................
(If time permits)
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Marine VHF radio
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