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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the

VHF Frequency Range

Special Channel Assignments

Emergency Channel

If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require

emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call

to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the

following information, in this order:

1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”

2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”

State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the

call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.

3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.

4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”

State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information

that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:

• latitude and longitude

• bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north)

• distance to a well-known landmark

• vessel course, speed or destination

5 State the nature of the distress.

6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.

7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing

medical attention, if any.

8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to

responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or

tonnage, hull color, etc.

9 “OVER.”

10 Wait for a response.

11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio

and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a

response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.

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