1-10B6 A
What is Distress traffic?
A. All messages relative to the immediate assistance required by a ship, aircraft or other vehicle threatened by grave or imminent danger, such as life and safety of persons on board, or man overboard.
B. In radiotelephony, the speaking of the word, "Mayday."
C. Health and welfare messages concerning property and the safety of a vessel.
D. Internationally recognized communications relating to important situations.
