Horizon Yacht Charters FP Lucia 40 2020 Information & Operation Manual page 24

How to issue an emergency message
Select Channel 16 and press the transmit button on handset.
Say slowly and clearly
This is.... (Vessel name) ....' and repeat vessel name 3 times.
Give position – vessel's position in degrees of latitude and longitude or nautical miles
from, and bearing to, a navigational landmark.
Describe emergency
passengers aboard (boat length, hull color and type are also useful).
Wait 1 minute for a response, repeat message.
ALTERNATIVELY: Dial either 767 (SOS) or 999 from any BVI cell phone or call
494- HELP (4357).
'MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, CALLING ALL STATIONS.
– list the problem, the type of assistance needed; number of