External Communication

Vị trí khẩn cấp

Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

Quick answer: Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

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Quick answer

Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

Why it matters

Vị trí khẩn cấp 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 Vị trí khẩn cấp?

In this glossary, Vị trí khẩn cấp refers to: Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

How is Vị trí khẩn cấp used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, mayday, vị trí khẩn cấp 50°B 003°T, đã thả bè cứu sinh, cần cứu trợ ngay."

Why does Vị trí khẩn cấp matter in maritime?

Vị trí khẩn cấp 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 Vị trí khẩn cấp?

Vị trí khẩn cấp is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Vị trí khẩn cấp belong to?

In this glossary, Vị trí khẩn cấp 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

Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

Operational example

Mayday, mayday, emergency position five zero degrees north zero zero three degrees west, life rafts launched, require immediate assistance.

Localized term

Vị trí khẩn cấp

Localized example

Mayday, mayday, vị trí khẩn cấp 50°B 003°T, đã thả bè cứu sinh, cần cứu trợ ngay.

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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