47 C.F.R. § 80.314 Distress signals.
Title 47 - Telecommunication
(a) The international radiotelephone distress signal consists of the word MAYDAY, pronounced as the French expression “m'aider”. (b) These distress signals indicate that a mobile station is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance. [51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at 68 FR 46968, Aug. 7, 2003]
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES
Subpart G—Safety Watch Requirements and Procedures
Distress, Alarm, Urgency and Safety Procedures
§ 80.314 Distress signals.
