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Marine radio

A crew member needs urgent medical advice, but the facts do not yet show grave and imminent danger. Which route fits?

Short answer

PAN-PAN through HM Coastguard requesting medical advice

PAN-PAN identifies an urgent safety concern below the Mayday threshold. HM Coastguard establishes the telemedical link and directs the working communication.

Sources and scope

Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom marine vhf and internationally harmonised procedure; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

Quick check

A crew member needs urgent medical advice, but the facts do not yet show grave and imminent danger. Which route fits?