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Communication and distressQuestion 518 of 566

After you say Mayday three times, what do you give first?

  1. The number of people who can swim
  2. The age of your boat
  3. The name of the owner's family
  4. Your vessel name and call sign
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Correct answer: Your vessel name and call sign

Then you give your position and describe the emergency.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Distress Signals, page 66

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026