Distress Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
A mobile unit or a person is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance
2
Q
On a VHF radio with DSC, what does a distress transmission consist of ?
A
1) The DSC distress alert
2) The R/T distress call on channel 16
3) The R/T distress message on channel 16
3
Q
Distress call format
A
Mayday x3 This is Vessel name x3 Vessels call sign MMSI number if the call was preceded by a DSC distress alert
4
Q
Distress message format
A
Mayday Name of vessel Vessel call sign MMSI number Vessels position Nature of the distress situation ( sinking , fire) Kind of assistance required Any other important info ( number of people on board ) Over
5
Q
Acknowledging a distress message
A
Mayday Vessel name , call sign , MMSI number This is Cape Town radio Received mayday Over
