M3000-2.2.9

Action when disabled and in distress

M3000-2 · Response to Emergencies · M3000-2.2 Response to Other Emergencies

Covers the Master's command decisions when a yacht is disabled and in distress: assessing and declaring distress, immediate seamanship to stabilise the vessel, GMDSS communications sequence, managing crew and passengers, coordinating with the assisting vessel, and maintaining the log throughout.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.