Marine Radio Distress Call
Use only if in grave or imminent danger
Make an emergency announcement using SSB 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291 or VHF Ch 16
“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”
“THIS IS (name of vessel & call sign)” 3 TIMES
“MAYDAY (name of vessel & call sign)”
Detail specific information about your position and situation
Give vessel’s position in degrees & minutes of latitude and longitude or bearings & distance relative to a well-known geographical feature
Explain nature of distress & the kind of assistance required
Provide any other information which may assist rescuers – numbers of persons on board, description of vessel, life-raft, EPIRB
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