I was bored and surfing the web when somehow the idea to google pan-pan popped into my head. I've heard this call a few times on my journey south, mostly from Coast Guard stations. I didn't know what it meant. There were a few times when I should have used this call. And I've seen, or heard some other vessels on the radio that should have used it. I like it. I think it should be in wider use.
It looks like it's just a warning call and a call for assistance if convenient. Let me know if I'm misguided about this.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Pan-Pan
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Scott,
Pan-pan is a second priority urgent communications not involving imminent loss of life or vessel. For instance a man overboard where the victim is in sight. It is issued like a mayday, and must be canceled when the situation is resolved.
You may also hear a securitay call which is an information call. Usually issued by larger ships and commercial traffic when moving in or out of ports.
Hope you're staying warm, there are snow flurries forecast for tomorrow here in Cocoa Beach!
Carla
Just going back to the toilet cleaning for a minute- it's also recommended to take the waste hose out and belt it on the ground a few times to get calcified dry matter out of it. Looks like you did a great job of an unpleasant task.
Carla,
hmmm. I would think that a man overboard would almost be a mayday call, especially in waters as cold as they are around here. I was hoping pan-pan was a call to let people know that there is a problem on the boat, instead of just suffering in silence.
I remember a windy day coming down the bay when I passed a sailboat at anchor. I thought it strange that he was anchored in the wind and waves way out there. A little later, I heard him make several calls to towboat us, none of which were answered. Finally, he did a radio check and an there was an ensuing conversation about a crab pot wrapped around his prop. He finally did get a tow, but not from towboat us.
If he had made a pan-pan call, I probably would have stopped to try to lend a hand. Also, he wouldn't have spent a fruitless half hour making calls to towboat us.
I'm trying to remember when I've heard pan-pan calls. I think they've been in reference to some overdue sailboats in the Atlantic.
Still cold here, but the wind has calmed, thank God. I can handle the cold, but the rattling of the rigging gets on my nerves.
Scott
New Zealand Peter,
The overboard sewage line is completely blocked. I think I'll have to replace it. I think I read on the sailnet forums something about pouring vinegar into the head to prevent calcification.
Also had to reinstall the y valve. It was installed incorrectly so that you couldn't even use the holding tank!
Sorry about confusing you with Virginia Peter earlier. Little chance that Amy and I will ever be moving to New Zealand.
Scott
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