What are actions when DSC distress alert is received in area A2 on 2187.5 khz ?

On 2187.5 KH3 in Sea AREA (2) (NEAR CRS)

  1. Log down the distress alert and information Master.
  2. set watch on 2182kHz.
  3. Wait for almost 03 minutes for CRS to acknowledge.
  4. Acknowledge by R/T procedure on 2182 kHz.
  5. If no contact by voice (R/T) or no acknowledgement from CRS by voice or DSC.
  6. Relay the alert to any CRS/ RCC/ MRCC by any means.
  7. If however the distress alerts keeps repeating them ack. by DSC to stop repetition.AMIT KUMAR

 

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