ACEDO, PAUL YXONE S.

BSMT3- Charlie
Marine Communication

ESSAY TEST: Answer the following with your own words, no copying.

1. EXPLAIN STEP BY STEP THE STANDARD PROCEDURES OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING

MESSAGES INFORMATION, DISTRESS SIGNAL SOS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE OF SIGNALS. (35 PT)

the International Code of Signals (ICS) was created to overcome language barriers and allow ships
to communicate with each other especially in situations relating to safety of navigation and people.
In sending and receiving Distress signals we can use a lot of method of signals provided by ICS that
is applicable in your situation. Theres a lot of mode of signals to send sos; Flag signaling; Flashing
light signaling, using the Morse symbols; Sound signaling, using the Morse symbols; Voice over a
loud hailer; Radiotelegraphy; Radiotelephony; Morse signaling by hand flags or arms. To send SOS
we can use the morse code of Sierra Oscar Sierra ( . . . _ _ _ . . . ) Which can be read as di-di-di-
dah-dah-dah-di-di-dit, if we will utilize flags: november charlie flag, or orange flag with black
square and circle. In transmitting and receiving messages information you should Follow the call
which consists of the general call or the identity signal of the station to be called. It is answered by
the answering signal. Then Identity which is transmitting station makes "DE" followed by its identity
signal or name. This will be repeated back by the receiving station which then signals its own
identity signal name. This will also be repeated back by the transmitting station. Next is Text which
consists of plain language or code groups. When code groups are to be used they should be
preceded by the signal "YU". Words of plain language may also be in the text, when the signal
includes names, places, etc. Receipt of each word or group is acknowledged by "T". Lastly the
ending Which consists of the ending signal "AR" which is answered by "R".

2. EXPLAIN HOW TO PERFORM ONE BY ONE ALL THE DISTRESS SIGNALS ON ANNEX IV OF THE
COLLISION REGULATIONS. (35 PTS)

In the annex IV there are signals used or exhibited either together or separately, there’s also
indicating distress and need of assistance, Some of those are A gun or other explosive signal fired
at intervals of about a minute; a continuous sounding with any fog signalling apparatus; rockets or
shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short intervals; a signal made by any signalling
method consisting of the group . . . - - - . . . (SOS) in the Morse Code; a signal sent by
radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word "MAYDAY"; the International Code Signal of distress
indicated by N.C.; a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything
resembling a ball; flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, etc.); a rocket
parachute flare or hand flare showing a red light; a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;
slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side; a distress alert by
means of digital selective calling (DSC) transmitted on VHF channel 70; or MF/HF on the
frequencies 2187.5 kHZ, 8414.5 kHZ, 4207.5 kHZ, 6312 kHZ, 12577 kHZ or 16804.5 kHZ; a ship-to-
shore distress alert transmitted by the ship's Inmarsat or other mobile satellite service provider ship
earth station; signals transmitted by emergency position indicating radio beacons;approved signals
transmitted by radiocommunication systems, including survival craft radar transponders. Aside
indicating distress and need of assistance, there are also the use or exhibition of any of the
foregoing signals except for the purpose of indicating distress and need of assistance and the use
of other signals which may be confused with any of the above signals is prohibited. Attention is
drawn to the relevant sections of the International Code of Signals, the Merchant Ship Search and
Rescue Manual and the following signals.

3. EXPLAINTHE PURPOSE/S ONE BY ONE ALL SIGNAL LETTER ALPHABET FLAGS USED FOR
INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS. (30 PTS)

International Code of Signals (ICS) established code of signals and each has their own
purpose. Alfa which means I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed. Bravo which means I
am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods. Charlie which means affirmative/ yes.
Delta which means keep clear of me; i am manoeuvring with difficulty. Echo which means i am
altering my course to starboard. Foxtrot which means i am disabled; communicate with me. Golf
which means i require a pilot. Hotel which means i have a pilot on board. India which means i am
altering my course to port. Juliet which means i am on fire keep clear. Kilo which means i wish to
communicate with you. Lima which means you should stop your vessel instantly. Mike which means
my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. November which means negative/ no.
Oscar which means man overboard. Papa which means all persons should report on board. Quebec
which means my vessel is healthy, and i request free pratique. Romeo which means i have received
your signal. Sierra which means my engines are going astern. Tango which means keep clear;
engaged in trawling. Uniform which means you are running into danger. Victor which means i require
assistance. Whiskey which means i require medical assistance. X-ray which means stop carrying out
your intentions and watch for my signals. Yankee which means i am dragging my anchor. Zulu which
means i require a tug.