Module 7 - Urgency & Safety Calls

Securite Safety Traffic

Securite introduces safety information, such as navigation warnings, hazards, weather information, or other messages important to safety at sea.

The message should be concise and routed according to local procedure. It is not a substitute for Mayday or Pan-Pan when a vessel or person needs help.

Key points

  • Securite is safety information.
  • Use it for hazards and navigational warnings.
  • Do not use it for immediate distress.
  • Move to the announced working channel when instructed.

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