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(Regulation VII/5.2)
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RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS
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following emergency broadcast instructions, when placed on a placard, will
satisfy the requirement contained in regulation
VII/5.2
for an emergency broadcast placard:
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1.
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Make sure
your radiotelephone is on.
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2.
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Select
156.8 MHz (channel 16 VHF) or 2182 kHz. (Channel 16 VHF and 2182 kHz on SSB are
for emergency and calling purposes only).
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3.
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Press
microphone button and, speaking slowly – clearly – calmly, say:
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“MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY” for situations
involving Immediate Danger to Life and Property;
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or
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“PAN-PAN-PAN” for urgent situations
where there is No Immediate Danger to Life or Property.
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4.
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Say: “THIS
IS (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME), (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME, (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME),
(INSERT VESSEL’S CALL SIGN), OVER.”
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5.
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Release the
microphone button briefly and listen for acknowledgement. If no one answers,
repeat steps 3 & 4.
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6.
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If there is
no acknowledgement, or if the Coast Guard or another vessel responds, say:
“MAYDAY” OR “PAN”, (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME).”
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7.
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DESCRIBE
YOUR POSITION using latitude and longitude coordinates, LORAN coordinates, or
range and bearing from a known point.
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8.
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STATE THE
NATURE OF THE DISTRESS.
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9.
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GIVE NUMBER
OR PERSONS ABOARD AND THE NATURE OF ANY INJURIES.
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10.
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ESTIMATE
THE PRESENT SEAWORTHINESS OF YOUR VESSEL.
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11.
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BRIEFLY
DESCRIBE YOUR VESSEL: (INSERT LENGTH, COLOR, HULL TYPE, TRIM, MASTS, POWER, AND
ADDITIONAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES).
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12.
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Say: “I
WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16/2182.”
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13.
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End message by saying: “THIS IS
(INSERT VESSEL’S NAME & CALL SIGN).”
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14.
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Where your
situation permits stand by the radio to await further communications with the
Coast Guard or another vessel. If no answer, repeat, then try another
channel.
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