Marine Order 21, issue 8
31Life-saving signals to be used by ships, aircraft or persons in distress
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31 Life-saving signals to be used by ships, aircraft or persons in distress
[SOLAS V/29]
The owner of a ship must ensure that an illustrated table describing the life-saving signals to be used when communicating with life-saving stations, maritime rescue units and aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations is available to the officer of the watch at all times.
Note Life-saving signals are described in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) Vol. III, Mobile Facilities, and illustrated in the International Code of Signals, as amended under IMO Resolution A.80(IV) International Code of Signals.