What is the internationally recognized Urgency signal?

What is the internationally recognized Urgency signal?

• A. The words "PAN PAN" spoken three times before the Urgency call
• B. The words "MAYDAY" spoken three times
• C. The word "SECURITE" spoken three times
• D. The words "PAN PAN" spoken twice before Urgency

Answer: (A)

In international maritime radiotelephony, three distinct signals are used to convey urgency, safety, and distress. The urgency signal is the words PAN PAN spoken three times, signaling an urgent situation that requires prompt attention but does not pose immediate danger to life. After the three repetitions, the caller should state the vessel’s position, the nature of the urgency, and the assistance needed. The other options are for different conditions: MAYDAY spoken three times is for distress, SECURITE spoken three times is for safety messages, and PAN PAN spoken twice is not the standard urgency signal.

In international maritime radiotelephony, three distinct signals are used to convey urgency, safety, and distress. The urgency signal is the words PAN PAN spoken three times, signaling an urgent situation that requires prompt attention but does not pose immediate danger to life. After the three repetitions, the caller should state the vessel’s position, the nature of the urgency, and the assistance needed. The other options are for different conditions: MAYDAY spoken three times is for distress, SECURITE spoken three times is for safety messages, and PAN PAN spoken twice is not the standard urgency signal.