Message Marker Communication

(A) MV (ZETA 1): Andrés Lugo

(B) VTS (Astinave Port Service): Francisco Olavarrieta

A: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY

- THIS IS TWO-ONE-ONE-TWO-THREE-NINE-SIX-EIGHT-ZERO
- MOTOR VESSEL "ZETA 1" CALL SIGN D 5 L S 3
- I AM ON FIRE - I REQUIRE FIRE FIGHTING ASSISTANCE
B: MV ZETA 1, this is Astinave Port Service how do you read me?
A: Port Service I read you 5, WARNING MV ZETA 1 on fire.
B: QUESTION What is your position?
A: ANSWER My position is 068° 44’ 52’’ S 122° 50’ 27’’ E, five zero NM (nautical
mile) from Astinave port.
B: ADVICE. Stand by on VHF Channel six nine
A: I will. Stand by on VHF Channel six nine.
B: QUESTION Where is the fire?
A: ANSWER Fire is on the main deck.
B: QUESTION Is dangerous cargo on fire?
A: ANSWER No, dangerous cargo are not on fire.
B: QUESTION Is there danger of an explosion?
A: ANSWER No, there is no danger of explosion.
A: WARNING MV ZETA 1 not under command.
B: QUESTION Is the fire under control?
A: ANSWER fire is not under control.
B: QUESTION What kind of assistance is required?
A: REQUEST MV ZETA 1 requires fire fighting assistance and medical assistance.
Report injured persons. Number of injured persons: 2.