If you are in an emergency on the water and need help, you can use distress signals, flares and EPIRBs to show you are in distress. Distress signals are used to show that you need help and require immediate assistance. The signals are internationally recognised and must only be used if you are in distress. 1.Use your marine radio/signalling: a.`mayday, mayday, mayday` in emergencies only b.`pan pan, pan pan, pan pan` for urgent messages that aren`t emergencies c.SOS in Morse code using marine radio or another signalling method. 2. picture indicating how a flare should be heldIf other boats or aircraft are in the area, let off an orange smoke flare daylight or a red hand-held flare night.
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