Deck Section 5 Flashcards
What channel should you first use to send a distress call
156.8MHz (channel 16) International Distress and Calling frequency
Working Frequencies for the USCG
2670 kHz
Coast Guard and non Coast Guard working frequency
157.1 Channel 22A
Channel used to relieve congestion on channel 16
158.45 MHz Channel 9
Channel used for bridge to bridge navigation
159.65 Channel 13
Civilian Aircraft Emergency Frequency
160.5 MHz
Military Aircraft common emergency frequency
243.0 MHz
CMDSS MF/HF International Voice Distress frequencies
4125 kHz, 6215 kHz, 8291 kHz, 12290 kHz, and 16420kHz
Procedure for VHF Channel 16 MAYDAY
- Distress signal “MAYDAY,” spoken three times.
- The words “THIS IS THE (name of vessel spoken three times and call sign, if assigned)
- Give position of vessel by latitude or longitude or by bearing (true or magnetic, state which) and distance to a well-know landmark such as a navigational aid or small island, or in any terms which will assist a responding station in locating the vessel in distress.
- Include any information on vessel movement such as course, speed and destination.
- Nature of distress (sinking, fire etc.).
- Kind of assistance desired. Number of persons onboard.
- Any other information which might facilitate rescue, such as length or tonnage of vessel, number of people needing medical attention, color hull, cabin, masks, etc.
PROWORDS
Procedure words for radio such as:
- This is..
- Over ..
- Put
- Do you read?
- Roger
- WilcoSay Again
- All after
- Wait Over
- Pan-Plan
- Mayday
- secutrite
Forbidden Practices on Radio
- Violation of radio silence
- Unofficial conversation between operators
- Transmitting on a directed net without permission
- Excessive tuning or testing more than 10 seconds
- Failure to listen first before transmitting
- Transmitting the operator’s personal name or sign
- Unauthorized use of plain language
- Use of other than authorized PROWORDS
- Profane, indecent or obscene language
Forbidden Practices on Radio
- Violation of radio silence
- Unofficial conversation between operators
- Transmitting on a directed net without permission
- Excessive tuning or testing more than 10 seconds
- Failure to listen first before transmitting
- Transmitting the operator’s personal name or sign
- Unauthorized use of plain language
- Use of other than authorized PROWORDS
- Profane, indecent or obscene language
Each Crew Member should be able to make a distress call, to help them fill out the ____ and place it near your radio.
distress communications form from the vessel safety manual
Mayday procedure
- Make sure the radio is on
- Pick the best channel VHS 16 pr single sideband 2182. these are internationally recognized distress channels otherwise use whatever channel provides the best chance of being heard
- Say Mayday three times
- Say your vessel name three times
- give your call sign
- describe your position using lat, long; loran lines; or range and bearing from a know landmark. I you have time, give the coast guard all three
- State the nature of your distress
- give the number of crew and describe injuries
- estimate the seaworthiness of your boat, can you control the injury or will you abandon ship
- Describe your boat in a way that would help someone find you
- end your call by saying that you will stand by on whatever channel, give your boat name and call signal
- Be ready to answer any additional questions
Do not hoist hand signal for helicopter
arms extended outwards and thumbs down, with fists clenched
Hoist arm signal
arms raised above to the horizontal, thumbs up
If you hear a distress call.
If you hear a distress message from a vessel and it is not answered, then you must answer. If you are reasonably sure that the distressed vessel is not in your vicinity, you should wait a short time for others to acknowledge.
Pan-Pan (pronounced “pawn-pawn”)
A radio call signal is used when a serious but non life threatening situation exists. The situation could involve injury to personnel or damage to the vessel .
Securite pronounced “SUH- CURE-TAY”
This type of radio call signal is used to warn of conditions that may affect mariners within a specific geographic area. Some examples are: inclement weather warnings, hazards to navigation, or movement notifications from vessels about to enter confined or restricted waterways.
Radio Call Signal Over
I have finished transmitting and expect an answer.
Radio Call Signal Out
I have finished transmitting and do not expect an answer.
Radio Call Signal Roger
I have received your transmission satisfactorily. Note: ROGER and WILCO should never be used together
Radio Call Signal WILCO
I understand you last transmission. I will comply. Note: ROGER and WILCO should never be used together
STORM WARNINGS
The Coast Guard announces storm warnings and other urgent marine information broadcasts on VHF channel 16, before making the broadcasts on VHF channel 22A. Storm warnings and forecasts are also made by NOAA
MAYDAY RADIO CHECKS AND OTHER HOAXES
A growing number of boaters unsuccessful in getting a radio check on VHF channel 16 are calling MAYDAY to get a response. Every hoax, including MAYDAY radio checks, is subject to prosecution as a Class D felony under Title 14, Section 85 of the U.S. Code, liable for a $5000 fine plus all costs the Coast Guard incurs as a result of the individual’s action.
An FCC ship station radio license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, radar or EPIRB, and which
is not required to carry radio equipment.
An FCC ship station radio license is required for any vessel
required to carry a marine radio, on an international voyage, or carrying an HF single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal (INMARSAT).
In addition to registering a 406 EPIRB with NOAA you must also add the 406 EPIRB to
a ship radio license (if one is required) as per FCC regulations. Both new and used 406 MHz beacons MUST be registered with NOAA as required by law. If any information changes on the registration (such as phone number, address, bought a new boat, etc.) it must be updated with NOAA. Also, if a 406 MHz beacon is sold, make sure the buyer re-registers the beacon. Otherwise, you may be contacted by rescue authorities if it is activated (and face a stiff fine)!
The master or person in charge of a vessel is _______ by law to provide whatever assistance can be safely provided to any individual at sea in danger of being lost
Obligated. This is subject yto a fine and/or imprisonment for failure to do so.
As of February 15, 1989, the National Weather Service retired its Coastal Warning Display network nationwide
For over 100 years, display stations were established at yacht clubs, marinas, and Coast Guard stations to hoist flags, pennants and colored lights to warn mariners of storms at sea.
very hoax, including MAYDAY radio checks, is subject to prosecution as a Class _____ felony under Title 14, Section 85 of the U.S.
D
