Maritime Questions › Day Skipper Safety Distress
The RYA recommends lifejackets should be worn in which conditions?
A. At all times when alone on deck, at night, in heavy weather, during MOB recovery, when children are on board, and whenever conditions are uncertain
B. Only offshore — inshore passages do not require lifejackets
C. Only in winds above Force 6 and only for non-swimmers
D. Only when in the water or when the skipper orders it
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A. Press DSC button and wait — no voice call needed
B. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY — This is [vessel name x3] — MAYDAY [name] — Position — Nature of distress — Number of persons — Any other information — Over"
C. "PAN PAN PAN — This is [vessel name] — Position — We require assistance — Over"
D. "MAYDAY — This is [vessel name] — We are sinking — Over"
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A. When a person has gone overboard
B. Pan Pan is only used for medical emergencies
C. When there is an urgent situation that requires assistance but life is not in immediate danger — e.g. engine failure with crew unharmed in a safe anchorage
D. Pan Pan is used when you cannot raise anyone on Mayday
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