Cub Driver wrote:
On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:16:35 -0400, "Peter R."
wrote:

Whereas: XXXX, This is / I am --- is so much wasted talk. That's why
we have these MAYDAY and PAN calls (and, in maritime, SECURITE as
well).

Just for the sake of pedantry, Securite is a little different, used to
alert other vessels to a potential danger as opposed to requesting
assistance with an existing situation. For instance, a large vessel
backing out of its slip into a high-traffic area might announce their
intentions preceded by "security, security, security" in order to make
sure everyone pays attention.

-cwk.