Sailing Hints
PANPAN procedure
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Last Updated: Friday, 13 February 2015 11:34
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Published: Friday, 13 February 2015 11:33
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PANPAN Procedure
(URGENCY MESSAGE - IF CREW OR VESSEL NEED ASSISTANCE)
- make sure radio is on
- verify radio is switched to ch.16
- press and hold transmit button
- PANPAN , PANPAN , PANPAN
- All ships , All ships , All ships
- This is yacht (boat name) , This is yacht (boat name), This is yacht (boat name)
- ( give MMSI if fitted with DSC )
- My position is ( your position )
- ( give information about the condition of the boat ) (Ex. I have a broken rudder and require a tow)
- ( give information about the crew ) ( ex.Six person on board )
- Over
- Release transmit button
- Wait 30 seconds - if no response , repeat PANPAN call
Have all persons put on life jackets if necessary