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External Communication

Trafic de détresse

Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

Quick answer: Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

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Quick answer

Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

Why it matters

Trafic 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Trafic de détresse?

In this glossary, Trafic de détresse refers to: Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

How is Trafic de détresse used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Toutes stations, trafic de détresse en cours sur le canal VHF seize. Cessez toutes les transmissions sauf celles relatives à la détresse."

Why does Trafic de détresse matter in maritime?

Trafic 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 Trafic de détresse?

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

What category does Trafic de détresse belong to?

In this glossary, Trafic 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

Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

Operational example

All stations, distress traffic in progress on VHF channel one-six. Cease all transmissions except those relating to distress.

Localized term

Trafic de détresse

Localized example

Toutes stations, trafic de détresse en cours sur le canal VHF seize. Cessez toutes les transmissions sauf celles relatives à la détresse.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

External Communication

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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