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IG-WEEK 9 Name: Date Performed: Score:

REV.STATUS: 00

Exercise No. 9
MAYDAY
STCW FUNCTION: Table A-IV/2Radiocommunications at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Table A-IV/2 C2: Provide radio services in emergencies

KUP: The provision of radio services in emergencies such as:

.1 abandon ship
.2 fire on board ship
.3 partial or full breakdown of radio installations

CO2. Transmit and receive “Distress, Urgency, Safety and Routine” communication using GMDSS
sub-systems and equipment

LO: Describes the use of MAYDAY as indicator for specific type of communication.
INTRODUCTION :

A mayday call is serious and should not be issued for a minor emergency. It implies a threat to life
and will bring an immediate response by the Coast Guard and any other rescue agencies within
range. False mayday calls are criminal offenses and can be prosecuted, leading to significant fines
and reimbursement for the cost of the rescue operation. Mayday calls should be used only in life-
threatening situations. Pan-pan is for a “normal” emergency.

I hope you never need to make a mayday call. I have made one and heard many dozens over the
years. The difference between an effective rescue and a potential life or death situation is how
accurately and clearly you get out a call for help. You must clearly communicate four critical pieces
of information and keep communicating them until rescue arrives.

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT:

Ball pen
VHF Radio

PROBLEM SETTINGS / GIVEN:

The vessel was on fire following an explosion in one of the cargo hold. The vessel requires
emergency assistance to the nearest port or vessel on scene.
The student should be able to demonstrate the transmission of Distress Message using the IMO
Standard Marine Communication Phrases.

PROCEDURES :

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 1. Prepare the Distress Message to be transmitted.
2. Use the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases format.
3. Demonstrate the Distress Message Transmission.

Write the Distress Message:

________________________________________________________________________________________
This is:___________________________________________________________________________________
Vessel Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
MMSI:___________________________________________________________________________________
Call Sign:_________________________________________________________________________________
Position: Lat Long______________________________________________
Nature of Distress:________________________________________________________________________
Assistance required:_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Performance Allotted Obtained

Performance criteria
Standards points points
1. State the Able to identify required emergency calls. (20)
20
emergency calls - Not able to state the correct emergency calls. (-5)
2. State the name of Able to state the required information of the vessel.
the vessel, MMSI (20) 20
number & Call Sign - Incomplete required information. (-5)
3. State the vessel Able to give the vessel position in distress. (20)
20
position in distress - Incorrect information. (-5)
4. State the nature of Able to identify the nature of distress. (20)
20
distress - Wrong identification of distress. (-5)
5. State immediate Able to transmit immediate assistance. (20)
20
assistance - Not able to transmit. (-5)
TOTAL 100

Time started: Time finished: TOTAL RATING

Total number of
Passing score is 75% Competent (C) points / Total
Not Yet Competent (NYC) number of items x
100

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Verified by:

OIC-NW Syriel B. Manguiob OIC-NW Cris Santi G. Edar Capt. Ernan Ysa-al, MM
OIC-NW Vincent E. Toreno, MME Curriculum Developer Active Seafarer/ Technical Expert/
Instructor Industry Partner
Validated by: Approved by:

Capt. Bernie B. Aguilar, MME Capt. Domingo I. Acosta Jr., MME

BSMT Department Head Dean of Maritime Studies

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