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  2. Mayday - Wikipedia

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    Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners, but in some countries local organizations such as firefighters , police forces, and transportation organizations also use the term.

  3. Distress signal - Wikipedia

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    Distress signals at sea are defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and in the International Code of Signals. [2] Mayday signals must only be used where there is grave and imminent danger to life. Otherwise, urgent signals such as pan-pan can be sent. Most jurisdictions have large penalties for false ...

  4. Coast Guard suspends search for 5 people missing in Gulf of ...

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    The Coast Guard began its search Sunday after the fishing boat crew Wind Walker sent a mayday call at about 12:10 a.m. local time. ... activated and alerted them that the distress signal ...

  5. Pan-pan - Wikipedia

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    A call that originates as a "pan-pan" signal might be followed by a Mayday distress signal if the situation deteriorates to the point of "grave and imminent danger," thus warranting immediate action (intervention, assistance, response) on the part of listeners in accordance with standard operating practices for distress signaling.

  6. Mayday at sea: How fishermen rely on distress calls for life ...

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    Fishermen rely on mayday calls for emergency help at sea —know how to make one when needed. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games. Health ...

  7. International distress frequency - Wikipedia

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    Such channels are known as distress, safety and calling frequencies. [1] Satellite processing from all 121.5 or 243 MHz locators has been discontinued. Since February 1, 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard only monitors distress signals from emergency position indicating radio beacons that broadcast using digital 406 MHz signals. [2]

  8. South Korea plane crash: Everything we know about country’s ...

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    8.58am: The pilot sent a “Mayday” distress signal. 9am: The plane attempted to land on the runway but failed to deploy its landing gear. 9.03am: ...

  9. Sécurité - Wikipedia

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    Of the three distress and urgency calls, Sécurité is the least urgent. Sécurité: A radio call that usually issues navigational warnings, meteorological warnings, and any other warning needing to be issued that may concern the safety of life at sea, yet may not be particularly life-threatening. Pan-pan: This is the second most important call ...