SMCP phrase
B2/6.5.4.1
Syntax of the SMCP phrase
The vessel in distress
~ capsized / sunk / adrift (near position ... ) / drifting in ... degrees.
~ grounded (in position: ... ).
~ on fire.
~ not under command.
Examples of the SMCP phrase
- The vessel in distress capsized.
- The vessel in distress capsized near position six two degrees one one decimal eight minutes North, zero zero seven degrees four four minutes East.
- The vessel in distress sunk.
- The vessel in distress sunk near position six two degrees one one decimal eight minutes North, zero zero seven degrees four four minutes East.
- The vessel in distress adrift.
- The vessel in distress adrift near position six two degrees one one decimal eight minutes North, zero zero seven degrees four four minutes East.
- The vessel in distress drifting in two seven zero degrees.
- The vessel in distress grounded.
- The vessel in distress grounded in position: six two degrees one one decimal eight minutes North, zero zero seven degrees four four minutes East.
- The vessel in distress on fire.
- The vessel in distress not under command.