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while transmitting). Once the selected channel has become inactive for 2 seconds the Triple
Watch will resume.
To transmit on the selected channel while Triple Watching
Simply press the
PTT
. The Triple Watch function will pause during the transmission and remain
paused until 2 seconds after all activity has ceased on the channel. Triple Watch will then resume.
To transmit on the Priority channel while Triple Watching
Briefly press the
PR1
key. The PR1 channel will then become the selected channel. Now press
the
PTT
and transmit in the usual way. When your conversation has ended you may use the
or keys to re-select your preferred channel.
To transmit on Channel 88 while Triple Watching
Press the button. Triple watch will be cancelled and the radio will switch straight to Channel
88 (and ‘SAFETY’ will be displayed). Now press the
PTT
and transmit in the usual way. When
your conversation has ended, press the button to deactivate the SAFETY channel and press
the
TW
key to resume Triple Watching.
MARINE BAND PROCEDURES
Most calls to other vessels or stations are initiated on Channel 88. After listening to ensure
Channel 88 is clear, call the other station as follows, repeating both call signs three times.
e.g. “Coast Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard. This is – Sea Spray, Sea Spray, Sea Spray, Over”
Once contact has been established, move straight to another channel (e.g. 91 or 94) to continue
your conversation, leaving Channel 88 clear for emergencies or further calls. Don’t forget to
return to Channel 88 when you have finished (or select Dual Watch on your radio) otherwise
you may miss other calls meant for you.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
All emergency calls should be made on Channel 88. There are three main types of emergency call.
1. “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”
This call should be used when you are in grave or imminent danger and require immediate
assistance. You should call MAYDAY three times followed by your vessel’s name or call sign
three times. Then state your position, a brief description of your vessel, the nature of the
emergency, the number of people on board and their condition. If you hear no reply, repeat
the call at short intervals because someone may be able to hear you but you might not be
able to receive their reply.
After contact has been made, follow any instructions given to you.
2. “PAN, PAN, PAN”
Use this call when an emergency situation exists but there is no immediate danger. The call
should be made in the same way as the MAYDAY call. If you hear no reply, repeat the call at
regular intervals.
3. “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” (Pronounced Say-cure-e-tay)
This call is used to warn shipping of dangers or hazards, e.g. Bad weather, container adrift etc.
The call may be made to a local monitoring station or to all ships in the area.
