PRESENTATION OUTLINE
š Person or vessel
š Grave & imminent danger
š Needs immediate help
DSC DISTRESS ALERT
- Lift the flap
- Press & hold the red 'distress' button until alert has been sent
DISTRESS TEXT
- MMSI
- Lat & Long
- Time
- Nature of distress
Mayday x3
Identity x3, call sign & MMSI
Mayday
Identity, call sign & MMSI
Position
Distress
Assistance needed now
Number of Persons onboard
Information
Over
š Distress? You must:
š Note message & plot their position
š Offer to help if able
š¤ Or stay silent
