Emergency Communication

Transmisor de Emergencia

A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

Quick answer: A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

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Quick answer

A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

Why it matters

Transmisor de Emergencia 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 Transmisor de Emergencia?

In this glossary, Transmisor de Emergencia refers to: A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

How is Transmisor de Emergencia used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El transmisor de emergencia EPIRB se activó automáticamente al contacto con el agua y transmitió una señal de socorro en 406 MHz."

Why does Transmisor de Emergencia matter in maritime?

Transmisor de Emergencia 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 Transmisor de Emergencia?

Transmisor de Emergencia is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Transmisor de Emergencia belong to?

In this glossary, Transmisor de Emergencia 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

A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.

Operational example

EPIRB emergency transmitter activated automatically upon water contact and transmitted distress signal on 406 MHz.

Localized term

Transmisor de Emergencia

Localized example

El transmisor de emergencia EPIRB se activó automáticamente al contacto con el agua y transmitió una señal de socorro en 406 MHz.

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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