On Sep 4, 11:48?am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message

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I don't disagree with most of the above, except it would surprise me if,
as a Federal Government Agency, that the Coast Guard had different scripts
in the training programs.
I've never heard a Coast Guard Pan Pan call in your area, so I can't
judge.

BTW ... the "script" around here is close to .... "vessels in the area are
instructed to keep a sharp lookout and to provide assistance, if possible"

The wording may not be exact ... I'll check it when I get back to the boat
and look it up along with the "legal obligation" to assist reference I
alluded to. My "stuff" is on the boat.

Eisboch

Checking with the USCG Radio Watchstander's guide confirms that
a MARB (Marine Assistance Request Broadcast) shall be worded in a
manner that "invites" fellow mariners to respond with aid.

http://www.uscg.mil/d1/units/gruport...M_16120_7A.pdf


And of course you are right that there is a difference between a
MAYDAY and a MARB. No question whatsoever there.