Distress communications by (SITOR) NBDP should be in the BFEC mode when in two-way communications with the Coast Guard or other coast radio stations.

The Rescue Coordination Center may not appoint another station to coordinate Distress traffic relating to the incident.

The Rescue Coordination Center ( RCC ) is responsible for controlling a search and rescue operation , will coordinate the Distress traffic relating to the incident and may appoint another station to manage the Distress traffic.

Initial Distress communications by (SITOR) NBDP should be in the ARQ mode to broadcast them to the Coast Guard, other coast radio stations and other ship stations.