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Pan-Pan Call


It is the second most important call after the Mayday call. The most common times Pan-Pan calls are made on a boat, are engine or rudder failure. 

Procedure

  • The voice call is made of Channel 16. 
  • Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan
  • Solent Coastguard, Solent Coastguard, Solent Coastguard
  • This is Motor Vessel Steerless, Steerless, Steerless
  • MMSI 234178491 Call sign MBRT5
  • Position is 45˚47′.85N  005˚47′.72W o 315˚(T) 1.15M from Beauty Point
  • My engine has failed
  • I require a tow
  • 4 persons on board
  • Over

Pan-Pan Procedure Card

Stephanie Charlton

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