(e) Visual distress signals accepted. Any of the following signals when carried in the number required, can be used to meet the requirements of this section: ...
distress signals - 1 - Any signal that is used to indicate that a vessel is in distress. Flares, smoke, audible alarms, epirbelectronic beacons and others are all types of distress signals.
distress signals - An improvised or standard signal that is used to indicate an emergency situation. The signals may be audible, electronic or visual.
ditty bag - A small bag for personal items.
Distress signals
1. The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance: ...
Distress Signals
(Rule 37)
When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals in Annex IV of the rules.
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Distress Signals - The following signals indicate need for immediate help:
An operating Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon
Call VHF channel 16 radio - include name, location, type of distress ...
All of the distress signals in the International Annex IV are in the Inland Annex IV. The Inland version adds one more distress signal--a high-intensity (about one flash per second) white flashing light or "strobe light." ...
Pyrotechnic distress signals; There are four types of distress signals:
rocket parachute flares,
star rockets or shells which throw stars one or two at a time,
hand flares (limited visibility because they are at water level) ...
Distress signals - hand held flares, smoke, aerial
flares, etc. Check expiration dates.
Check life jackets and throwable rings, cushions, etc.
Check fire extinguishers and recharge/replace if needed.
The officer must understand distress signals and know the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual.
[edit] Controlling ship operations ...
Navigation Rules - The U.S. "Rules of the Road" governing navigation lights, vessels meeting or passing, sound signals, distress signals and practical boating etiquette.
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Offshore - Out of sight of land.
Coast Guard safety package
Basic safety gear required by federal law consisting of personal flotation device, throwable flotation device, visible distress signals, fire extinguisher and a horn, whistle or bell.
and cleaning a vessel's sides when in port. PURCHASE Any mechanical advantage which increases the power applied. PYROTECHNICS Flares, rockets, powder, etc., used for giving signals or for illumination, more generally used as distress signals.
 See also: Sound, Boat, Navigation, Light, Anchor
  
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