PAN-PAN

Définition

Signal d'urgence international, utilisé en cas de situation grave sans danger immédiat pour la vie.

PAN-PAN in practice

Pan-Pan is the urgency signal, for a serious situation that is not yet life-threatening: engine failure near a lee shore, a medical problem, or a person overboard who has been recovered but is injured.

Like Mayday, it is said three times on channel 16 followed by your details. It takes priority over all traffic except distress.

Common questions

When should I use Pan-Pan instead of Mayday?

When you need help but nobody's life is in immediate danger.

Can a Pan-Pan become a Mayday?

Yes. If the situation worsens, upgrade to Mayday.

Autres termes Safety