On receipt of distress alert, I will follow the procedures as per annex 1,2,3, of marine circular 3/2000:
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View details in flow diagram upon receiving a DSC distress alert
Check distress position and own ship’s position. |
If able to provide assistance without endangering own ship and crew:
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Establish plain language communication as soon as possible and obtain details of distressed vessel such as:
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Provide the distressed vessel my following information:
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I will contact RCC / SMC via coast radio station. |
I will take required onboard preparations for search and rescue. |