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Emergency Communication

Communication de détresse

Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.

Quick answer: Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.

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Quick answer

Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.

Why it matters

Communication de détresse 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Communication de détresse?

In this glossary, Communication de détresse refers to: Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.

How is Communication de détresse used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "MRCC à tous les navires : maintenez le silence sur la fréquence de détresse pour permettre une communication claire du navire en danger."

Why does Communication de détresse matter in maritime?

Communication de détresse 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 Communication de détresse?

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

What category does Communication de détresse belong to?

In this glossary, Communication de détresse 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

Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.

Operational example

MRCC to all ships: maintain silence on distress frequency to allow clear distress communication from vessel in danger.

Localized term

Communication de détresse

Localized example

MRCC à tous les navires : maintenez le silence sur la fréquence de détresse pour permettre une communication claire du navire en danger.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Emergency Communication

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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