Use only if in grave or imminent danger

Make an emergency announcement using SSB 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291 or VHF Ch 16

“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”

“THIS IS (name of vessel & call sign)” 3 TIMES

“MAYDAY (name of vessel & call sign)”

Detail specific information about your position and situation

Give vessel’s position in degrees & minutes of latitude and longitude or bearings & distance relative to a well-known geographical feature

Explain nature of distress & the kind of assistance required

Provide any other information which may assist rescuers – numbers of persons on board, description of vessel, life-raft, EPIRB