D/105 DISTRESS MESSAGE SENDING INSTRUCTIONS

M.V. 01-Mar-2019 Rev 0 Page 1 of 1

Action: Post

Note
Post this at GMDSS Station.
All deck officers must know about sending distress messages and precautions to avoid false
transmissions.

Prepare a vessel-specific instruction as per the manufacturer’s operation manuals.

Mark and number all the switches conspicuously (should be visible in emergency lighting) matching
with the operating procedures.

1. VHF DSC – Undesignated

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2. VFF DSC – Designated

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3. MF/HF – Undesignated
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4. MF /HF – Designated
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5. SAT C – Undesignated
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6. SAT C – Designated
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7. NBDP – ARQ
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8. Cancellation of False Distress Alerts

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