Making an Emergency Call
Monday, December 21, 2009
Having a radio for emergencies won’t help much if you don’t know how to properly use it. The following instructions should be followed when making an emergency radio call from a boat:
Turn your VHF radio to channel 16, and turn the volume up and the squelch down until the static goes away. Make sure to speak clearly and repeat, “mayday” several times followed by your boat’s name.
Next you should say “mayday” again, say you boat’s name and the GPS position or bearing from a known object, what your problem is, and what type of assistance you need. You should also make clear how many people are on board the boat, and what condition they are in. It’s best to keep an emergency message under one minute.
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