Maritime emergency

A maritime emergency is usually any serious distress to a maritime vessel or her crew.

See also

• Coast guard
• Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
• Flare gun
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System
• Lifeboat
• Mayday (distress signal)

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