After making an urgency call and receiving assistance, to whom do you cancel your urgency call?

When you make an urgency call, you are engaging the attention of all nearby stations, including vessels and shore-based services, to ensure assistance in a situation that is serious but not life-threatening. When the situation has been resolved and you no longer require assistance, it is important to cancel the urgency call with all stations.

By doing so, you are effectively communicating to all parties involved that they can cease their response efforts, which helps to clear the frequency for other communications and prevents unnecessary confusion among vessels that might alter their course or actions based on your initial call. Informing all stations not only helps in promoting efficient maritime communication but also adheres to proper protocol, which involves acknowledging that assistance is no longer necessary.

This action allows all parties to return to normal operations and ensures that resources are utilized effectively. It is crucial in maintaining safety and communication clarity on the maritime radio channels.