Web timer for 45 seconds
As you start the countdown for a second run, use the 45 seconds to repeat your boat’s coordinates clearly for the Philippine Coast Guard. Keep the latitude and longitude visible on your phone or navigation display while you speak, rather than relying on memory. The repeat gives you time to catch a swapped digit, a missed direction, or a place name that sounded unclear over radio noise.
Repeating the boat’s position also shows whether the current interval fits the information you need to pass on. You can change the duration directly on the page if you must include the vessel name, nearby landmark, number of people aboard, or nature of the difficulty. Shorten it when the receiver only needs the coordinates confirmed; allow longer when weak reception means pausing and repeating each group of numbers.
While you record the position again, shade the phone or chart from strong tropical sun so glare does not hide a digit. Heat can also make you rush, especially on an open deck, so read the coordinates in small groups and pause briefly between latitude and longitude. If possible, let another person compare what you say with the display while you keep a secure hold as the boat moves.
Frequently asked questions
Should I make the interval longer when giving boat coordinates to the Philippine Coast Guard?
Use more time if radio static, engine noise, or an unfamiliar place name forces you to repeat the position slowly. Keep the same interval when the coordinates remain visible and the receiver confirms each part clearly.
What if I finish repeating the boat’s coordinates before the countdown ends?
Use the remaining moments to compare every digit and direction with the navigation display. If the check is complete, wait for the Philippine Coast Guard to confirm that the full position was received.
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