The MCA has changed the Mayday format:
Mayday call:
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
IDENTITY, IDENTITY, IDENTITY,
CALL SIGN, MMSI
Mayday message:
MAYDAY
IDENTITY
CALL SIGN, MMSI
POSITION
NATURE OF DISTRESS
REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
NUMBER OF PERSONS ONBOARD
INFORMATION
OVER
It's time to update your crib card and stick it next to your radio.
