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The document contains a MAYDAY radio call between the motor vessel ZETA 1 and Astinave Port Service. ZETA 1 reports being on fire and requests firefighting assistance, providing its position 50 nautical miles from Astinave port. Astinave Port Service asks a series of questions to assess the situation, learning that the fire is on the main deck and not involving dangerous cargo, and that the fire is not under control. ZETA 1 requests firefighting assistance and medical assistance, reporting that 2 persons are injured.

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Message Marker Communication

The document contains a MAYDAY radio call between the motor vessel ZETA 1 and Astinave Port Service. ZETA 1 reports being on fire and requests firefighting assistance, providing its position 50 nautical miles from Astinave port. Astinave Port Service asks a series of questions to assess the situation, learning that the fire is on the main deck and not involving dangerous cargo, and that the fire is not under control. ZETA 1 requests firefighting assistance and medical assistance, reporting that 2 persons are injured.

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Message Marker Communication

(A) MV (ZETA 1): Andrés Lugo


(B) VTS (Astinave Port Service): Francisco Olavarrieta

A: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY


- THIS IS TWO-ONE-ONE-TWO-THREE-NINE-SIX-EIGHT-ZERO
- MOTOR VESSEL "ZETA 1" CALL SIGN D 5 L S 3
- I AM ON FIRE - I REQUIRE FIRE FIGHTING ASSISTANCE
B: MV ZETA 1, this is Astinave Port Service how do you read me?
A: Port Service I read you 5, WARNING MV ZETA 1 on fire.
B: QUESTION What is your position?
A: ANSWER My position is 068° 44’ 52’’ S 122° 50’ 27’’ E, five zero NM (nautical
mile) from Astinave port.
B: ADVICE. Stand by on VHF Channel six nine
A: I will. Stand by on VHF Channel six nine.
B: QUESTION Where is the fire?
A: ANSWER Fire is on the main deck.
B: QUESTION Is dangerous cargo on fire?
A: ANSWER No, dangerous cargo are not on fire.
B: QUESTION Is there danger of an explosion?
A: ANSWER No, there is no danger of explosion.
A: WARNING MV ZETA 1 not under command.
B: QUESTION Is the fire under control?
A: ANSWER fire is not under control.
B: QUESTION What kind of assistance is required?
A: REQUEST MV ZETA 1 requires fire fighting assistance and medical assistance.
Report injured persons. Number of injured persons: 2.

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