Pan-Pan
Pan-Pan is used for urgency: a situation concerning the safety of a vessel or person, but without immediate grave danger.
- Urgency but not Mayday
- Safety of vessel or person
PAN
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Urgency & Safety Calls
Pan-Pan urgency calls, Securite safety announcements, medical advice, hazards, and how they differ from Mayday.
Pan-PanSecuriteMedical adviceNavigation warnings
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Securite
Securite is used for important safety information such as navigation hazards, severe weather, or other warnings relevant to nearby vessels.
- Safety information
- Navigation warnings
Choosing the Right Priority
The priority ladder is Mayday, Pan-Pan, then Securite. Choosing the right one prevents both under-reporting and unnecessary distress traffic.
- Mayday: distress
- Pan-Pan: urgency
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