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  2. Begin by lifting the cover on the RED DISTRESS button illustration and familiarize yourself with its function. This is crucial for emergency situations.
  3. In the designated field, enter your name three times as prompted: 'THIS IS …………………………………………………………………….......... (Name)X3'.
  4. If known, fill in your CALLSIGN and MMSI NUMBER in the respective fields to ensure accurate identification.
  5. Next, state your position clearly in the 'MY POSITION IS………………………………….....' section to provide rescuers with your exact location.
  6. Indicate the nature of distress by selecting from options like SINKING, ON FIRE, or MOB (Man Overboard) in the provided field.
  7. Specify how many persons are on board by filling in the 'I HAVE …………………………………….. PERSONS ON BOARD' section.
  8. Lastly, include any other relevant information that could assist rescuers, such as plans to take to a liferaft.

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Mayday procedure Mayday, Mayday, Mayday This is [vessel name and/or call sign if you have one] (spoken three times) Mayday [vessel name and/or call sign if you have one] My position is [Details of the ships position] My vessel is [Nature of distress and assistance required is identified] I have
Another signal is Securitefrom the French word scurit, which means safety. Securite is often used to convey a message about safety, such as bad weather or navigation hazards. Like mayday, these phrases are usually repeated three times to avoid confusion.
The distress call Mayday may be used only if the boat is threatened by grave and imminent danger for example, sinking or on fire and immediate assistance is required.
Issuing a MAYDAY or Pan-Pan Call: How to Issue a Call Transmit MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Say This is (name of boat three times, call letters once). Repeat once more MAYDAY and your boats name. Report your location. Report the nature of your emergency. Report the kind of assistance needed.
Description. Designed to be displayed near the DSC VHF this essential reference card has blank spaces where you can write your boat name, MMSI number and Call Sign using a permanent marker pen. The first part of the card leads the user through the DSC Alert and the second part shows the spoken Mayday procedure.
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How to radio a distress call MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY This is [vessel name] 3 times. Callsign [of the vessel] once. MAYDAY [vessel name and callsign] [vessels latitude and longitude OR bearing and distance from a known landmark] [nature of distress and assistance required]
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY (3 times) (2) The Mayday transmission shall continue until acknowledged. It should be reported to the Incident Commander immediately. (4) Any department personnel that are aware of a missing individual or crew should also declare a Mayday.

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