list down 5 kinds of distress alerts.

The signals/alerts are internationally recognised and must only be used if you are in distress:
1. Use your marine radio/signalling
a. 'mayday, mayday, mayday' in emergencies only
b. 'pan pan, pan pan, pan pan'for urgent messages that aren't emergencies
c. SOS in Morse code (using marine radio or another signalling method).
2. If other boats or aircraft are in the area, let off an orange smoke flare (daylight) or a red
hand-held flare (night).

3. A v-sheet should be displayed to attract the attention of other boats or overpassing

aircraft.

4. Slowly and repeatedly raise and lower your arms outstretched to each side.

5. Continuously use sound signalling equipment for SOS.