Ferryside VHF & Emergency Quick Card

Primary distress

• VHF Ch 16 — Distress, urgency, safety calling/watch
• MAYDAY for immediate grave danger
• PAN-PAN for urgent non-immediate life danger
• SÉCURITÉ for safety information/warnings

MAYDAY format (short)

"Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is [vessel name x3, callsign/MMSI]. Mayday [vessel name]. Position [lat/long or bearing/range from known point]. Nature of distress. Assistance required. Persons on board. Any other info (liferaft, color, intentions). Over."

Important

This card is a quick aid only. Verify local coastguard procedures, working channels, and emergency contacts before departure.