On receipt of a distress alert

 

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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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Watch on VHF CH-16 /2182 KHz or subsequent RT/NBDP frequency for 5 minutes.

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If any RCC or does not acknowledge and if no distress traffic in progress, acknowledge alert by radiotelephony (CH16 or 2182 KHz) if distress call continues. In case of HF distress alert, transmit relay on HF to coast station.

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Inform CS and/or RCC.

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If there is distress communication or RCC acknowledgement, consider if vessel able to assist. In the case, inform RCC or assisting vessel whether any assistance is required.

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Enter details in log.

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Reset system.

 

 View details in flow diagram upon receiving a DSC distress alert

 

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Check distress position and own ship’s position.

 

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If able to provide assistance without endangering own ship and crew:

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Proceed to full speed to distress position.

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Inform distressed vessel.

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Inform search and rescue service that the ship is doing so.

 

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Establish plain language communication as soon as possible and obtain details of distressed vessel such as:

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Identity

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Position

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Course

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Speed

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Nature of distress

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Type of assistance required.

 

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Provide the distressed vessel my following information:

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Identity

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Position

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Course

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Speed

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ETA at the scene

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Distressed vessel’s bearing and distance.

 

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I will contact RCC / SMC via coast radio station.

 

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I will take required onboard preparations for search and rescue.

 

Updated: July 04, 2003