Securite

Securite (pronounced "saycuritay") is a message concerning safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings.

Securite
A message transmitted by radio to warn of impending storms, navigational hazards and other potential problems that are not an immediate threat to life or property. Less serious than mayday and pan pan messages.

Securite
A type of warning message transmitted by radio. Securite messages are used to warn of impending storms, navigational hazards and other potential problems that are not immediately life threatening by themselves.

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Pronounced "saycuritay". A French word said over a radiotelephone to warn other boats of danger. Compare with mayday and pan-pan.
sedan cruiser, convertible cruiser ...

SECURITE
When using an international emergency signal, the appropriate signal is to be spoken three times prior to the message.
You must give any message beginning with one of these signals priority over routine messages.

In the case of a less urgent safety message, such as a hazard to navigation, the appropriate signal to use is SECURITE.
Pancake Ice - Small, circular sheets of newly-formed ice that do not impede navigation.

Securite: A safety signal that precedes a warning
Seaworthy: In principle, any boat meeting all necessary requirements for sailing offshore
Secure: To fasten a rope, line or wire ...

As with a MAYDAY, PAN PAN messages have priority on the radio channels and should not be interrupted. In the case of a less urgent safety message, such as a hazard to navigation, the appropriate signal to use is SECURITE.

See also: Boat, Mayday, Radio, Line, Point