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FELCOM 250 FELCOM 500 - Furuno

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505 Emergency CallIn the event of an emergency, do the following to make an emergency call:Note: 505 Emergency calling is an INMARSAT service and is not GMDSS compliant.1. Remove the handset from the cradle, and dial [505] at the idle screen.2. Press or [#] to call the number.Corresponding to the satellite in use, you will be connected to one of the following RCC services.SatelliteEMEA (West Asia, Africa, EasternAtlantic area)APAC (Western Pacific, SoutheastAsia, Oceania area)RCCRCC Den Helder (Holland)RCC Australia (Canberra, Australia)AMER (Western Atlantic, EasternPacific, Continental Americaarea)For example, if using the above operation is performed in Japan, it is covered by the APACservice area, and you will be connected to RCC Australia.3. Once connected to RCC, speak slowly and clearly provide the following information:• Who you are: Vessel name, telephone number and callsign.• Where you are: Your position in latitude and longitude or a bearing and distance from aknown geographical point.• What is wrong: Nature of emergency or difficulty.• Type of assistance required.• Number of persons on board.JRCC Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia, USA)iv

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