Chapter XIV.
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Chap. XIV, art. 37 RR) (879–883) – the call sign of the mobile station in distress, sent three times. 879 § 11. The distress call, when sent by radiotelephony, is generally preceded by the signal ▪ ▪ ▪ ― ― ― ▪ ▪ ▪ produced by a whistle or any other suitable means. 880 § 12. The distress call sent by radiotelephony comprises: – the distress signal MAYDAY spoken three times; – the words THIS IS, followed by the identification of the mobile station in distress, the whole repeated three times. 881 § 13.
The distress call has absolute priority over other transmissions. All stations which hear it must immediately cease any transmission capable of interfering with the distress traffic and must listen on the frequency used for the emission of the distress call. This call must not be addressed to a particular station and acknowledgment of receipt is not to be given before the distress message is sent. Section V. Distress Message 882 § 14
(1)The distress call must be followed as soon as possible by the distress message. This message comprises: – the distress call; – the name of the ship, aircraft, or vehicle in distress; – particulars of its position, the nature of the distress and the kind of assistance desired; – any other information which might facilitate the rescue. 883
(2)As a general rule, a ship signals its position in latitude and longitude (Greenwich), using figures for the degrees and minutes, together with one of the words NORTH or SOUTH and one of the words EAST or WEST. The signal ▪ ― ▪ ― ▪ ― is used to separate the degrees from the min- 63 Stat. 1904 (884–889) (
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