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Part D - Sound and Light Signals

Rule 37 – Distress signals

Rule 37 : Distress signals

When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals described in Annex IV to these Regulations.

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Related Article:   Rule 32 - Definitions

By Cult of Sea Filed Under: Part D- Sound and Light Signals Tagged With: assistance, distress, Distress signals, rule 37

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