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Remember to go over your emergency procedures....
January 13, 2012 - Tips & Tricks
HERE IS THE MARINE DISTRESS PROCEDURE~
*Always remember to speak slowly, clearly, and calmly!
1. Check that your radio is On.
2. Go to VHF Channel 16.
3. Press Talk button and say:
“MAYDAY- MAYDAY- MAYDAY.”
(Or “PAN – PAN – PAN,” or “SECURITE – SECURITE – SECURITE.”)
4. Say:
“THIS IS [your vessel’s name].” Repeat this three times.
5. Say:
“MAYDAY” (or “PAN” or “SECURITE”)
[Your vessel’s name].
6. Say where you are:
(Use landmarks or navigational aids).
7. State the nature of you distress call.
8. State the kind of assistance you need.
9. Give the number of people on board and the conditions of any injuries.
10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.
11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, color, hull, etc).
12. Say:
“I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
13. End message by saying:
“THIS IS [your vessel name] OVER.”
14. Release talk button and listen. Someone should answer. If not, repeat the call, beginning at number 3 above.
*Always remember to speak slowly, clearly, and calmly!
1. Check that your radio is On.
2. Go to VHF Channel 16.
3. Press Talk button and say:
“MAYDAY- MAYDAY- MAYDAY.”
(Or “PAN – PAN – PAN,” or “SECURITE – SECURITE – SECURITE.”)
4. Say:
“THIS IS [your vessel’s name].” Repeat this three times.
5. Say:
“MAYDAY” (or “PAN” or “SECURITE”)
[Your vessel’s name].
6. Say where you are:
(Use landmarks or navigational aids).
7. State the nature of you distress call.
8. State the kind of assistance you need.
9. Give the number of people on board and the conditions of any injuries.
10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.
11. Briefly describe your vessel (length, type, color, hull, etc).
12. Say:
“I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
13. End message by saying:
“THIS IS [your vessel name] OVER.”
14. Release talk button and listen. Someone should answer. If not, repeat the call, beginning at number 3 above.
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