Send a GMDSS distress alert
Reinforce IMO GMDSS from radio-operator training. The DSC alert is not sent until the nature and position are set, and voice follows on the distress frequency.
- Confirm distress: the vessel or a person is in grave and imminent danger.
- Select the correct DSC distress nature.
- Confirm the GPS position in the alert.
- Send the DSC distress alert.
- Transmit the MAYDAY voice call on the associated distress frequency.
- Listen for acknowledgment and follow the rescue-coordination schedule.
- Cancel the alert if it was sent in error, using the taught cancellation.