MAYDAY Radio Call Procedures

MAYDAY Radio Call Procedures

The correct way of giving an emergency radio distress call is straight forward and simple.

         1.      Make sure the VHF-FM radio is on. 
         2.      Switch to Channel 16 
         3.      Press and hold the transmit button. 
         4.      Say:  MAYDAY MAYDAY  MAYDAY

           Also give :       Vessel name

                                 Position and location

                                 Nature of emergency

                                 Number of people on board

  5.      Release transmit button

  6.      Wait 30 seconds ---if no response repeat the MAYDAY

NOTE: Hoax calls are an offence and are subject to prosecution.