Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 47 - Telecommunication |
Chapter I - Federal Communications Commission |
SubChapter D - Safety and Special Radio Services |
Part 80 - Stations in the Maritime Services |
Subpart G - Safety Watch Requirements and Procedures |
Distress, Alarm, Urgency and Safety Procedures |
§ 80.330 - Safety message.
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(a) The safety signal and call must be followed by the safety message. Where practicable, the safety message should be sent on a working frequency, and a suitable announcement to this effect must be made at the end of the call.
(b) Messages about meteorological warnings, of cyclones, dangerous ice, dangerous wrecks, or any other imminent danger to marine navigation must be preceded by the safety signal.
(c) Stations hearing the safety signal must not make any transmission likely to interfere with the message.