28Safety signals and danger messages

28 Safety signals and danger messages

(1) For subparagraph 187(1)(b)(i) of the Navigation Act:

(a) the safety signal is the word ‘securite’ (pronounced ‘say‑cure‑e‑tay’) spoken 3 times; and

(b) the danger message must include the information mentioned in Regulations 31 and 32 of Chapter V of SOLAS.

Note For paragraph (a), the sending of a safety signal will normally be preceded by a DSC safety announcement, or an EGC message with safety priority.

(2) For subparagraph 187(1)(b)(ii) of the Navigation Act, the report to shore must be made to:

(a) for a vessel in NAVAREA X — the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre; or

(b) for a vessel outside NAVAREA X — the Coordinator for the NAVAREA the vessel is in.

Note The telephone number of the Rescue Coordination Centre Australia is 1800 641 792 and the fax number is 1800 622 153.