What is Notrufweiterleitung?
In this glossary, Notrufweiterleitung refers to: The retransmission of a received distress call or message by a station not in distress, alerting other ships or coast stations for assistance.
How is Notrufweiterleitung used in maritime?
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Schiff TANGO, leiten Sie den empfangenen Notruf an das MRCC weiter und senden Sie ihn sofort auf UKW Kanal 16 an alle Stationen."
Why does Notrufweiterleitung matter in maritime?
Notrufweiterleitung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
Who uses Notrufweiterleitung?
Notrufweiterleitung is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
What category does Notrufweiterleitung belong to?
In this glossary, Notrufweiterleitung is grouped under Emergency Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.