Urgency Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
What is a urgency call ?
A
Indicates that the calling vessel has an urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a mobile unit or a person.
It is a call for help when you are not in grave and imminent danger.
2
Q
3 components an urgency call consists of ?
A
1) The DSC urgency announcement
2) The R/T urgency call on channel 16
3) The R/T urgency message on channel 16
3
Q
Urgency call format
A
Pan-pan x3 All stations x3 This is Vessels name x3 Vessels call sign MMSI number
4
Q
Urgency message format
A
Similar to distress call :
Vessels position
Nature of the distress ( engine failure)
Kind of assistance required
Any other info ( number of people on board )
