Emergency Communication

Comunicación de Socorro

Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Quick answer: Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

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Quick answer

Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Why it matters

Comunicación de Socorro 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.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Comunicación de Socorro?

In this glossary, Comunicación de Socorro refers to: Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

How is Comunicación de Socorro used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Aquí buque motor Ocean Star, Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, posición 45°N 12°W, incendio en sala de máquinas, se requiere asistencia inmediata."

Why does Comunicación de Socorro matter in maritime?

Comunicación de Socorro 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 Comunicación de Socorro?

Comunicación de Socorro is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Comunicación de Socorro belong to?

In this glossary, Comunicación de Socorro 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.

Definition

Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Operational example

This is motor vessel Ocean Star, Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, position 45°N 12°W, engine room fire, require immediate assistance.

Localized term

Comunicación de Socorro

Localized example

Aquí buque motor Ocean Star, Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, posición 45°N 12°W, incendio en sala de máquinas, se requiere asistencia inmediata.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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