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Communication and distressQuestion 519 of 566

In a Mayday call, which two things do you give after your vessel name and call sign?

  1. The vessel position and the nature of the emergency
  2. The fuel on board and the engine type
  3. The weather and the water temperature
  4. The hull colour and the vessel length
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Correct answer: The vessel position and the nature of the emergency

Rescuers need to know where you are and what is wrong.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026