Meaning

I am abandoning my vessel.

I am abandoning my vessel which has suffered a nuclear accident and is a possible source of radiation danger.

I need a doctor.

I need a doctor; I have severe burns.

I need a doctor; I have radiation casualties.

Repeat the distress position.

What is the position of vessel in distress?

I cannot save my vessel.

You should take off persons.

I wish some persons taken off. Skeleton crew will remain on board.

I will take off persons.

Can you take off persons?

I am on fire.

I request urgent medical advice.

I request you to make rendezvous in position indicated.

I request you to arrange hospital admission.

I am . . . (indicate number) hours from the nearest port.

My vessel is a dangerous source of radiation; you may approach from my starboard side.

The coverage of low clouds is… (number of octants or eighths of sky covered).

Nothing can be done until weather moderates.