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DISTRESS CALL

Technical visualDistress call concept
Distress call conceptA conceptual distress communication sequence: activate a DSC distress alert according to the radio instructions where available, make a voice MAYDAY on Channel 16, give the essential situation information, and maintain a listening watch.1DSC ASINSTRUCTED2VOICE MAYDAYCHANNEL 163POSITION +EMERGENCY4LISTENINGWATCH
Distress call conceptA conceptual distress communication sequence: activate a DSC distress alert according to the radio instructions where available, make a voice MAYDAY on Channel 16, give the essential situation information, and maintain a listening watch.1DSC AS INSTRUCTED2VOICE MAYDAY CH 163POSITION + EMERGENCY4LISTENING WATCH

DISTRESS

Radio controls vary. Use the manufacturer's instructions and verify position data only if practicable.

DSC available

Activate DSC distress according to the radio instructions.

Verify the radio has position if practicable.

Make the voice MAYDAY on Channel 16.

Give position, emergency, assistance needed and persons aboard.

Maintain listening watch.

Voice only

Use the MAYDAY sequence in the VHF section.

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