External Communication

Accusé de réception de détresse

Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

Quick answer: Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

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Quick answer

Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

Why it matters

Accusé de réception de détresse matters because it supports clear communication in External 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 Accusé de réception de détresse?

In this glossary, Accusé de réception de détresse refers to: Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

How is Accusé de réception de détresse used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, mayday, toutes stations, MV Stella, position 37°N 005°E, feu en machine, demande assistance. Accusé de réception de détresse."

Why does Accusé de réception de détresse matter in maritime?

Accusé de réception de détresse matters because it supports clear communication in External 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 Accusé de réception de détresse?

Accusé de réception de détresse is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Accusé de réception de détresse belong to?

In this glossary, Accusé de réception de détresse is grouped under External 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

Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

Operational example

Mayday, mayday, all stations, MV Stella, position three seven degrees north zero zero five degrees east, engine room fire, request assistance. Acknowledge distress.

Localized term

Accusé de réception de détresse

Localized example

Mayday, mayday, toutes stations, MV Stella, position 37°N 005°E, feu en machine, demande assistance. Accusé de réception de détresse.

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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