IARMS  a support for small ships and sailing vessels at sea.

Amateur    Radio   Nets   are   often   in   touch   during  distress   or emergency situations at  sea   to  monitorize  vessels  in  difficulties.  We recommend:  a  vessel   in   case  of  difficulties   must   to launch MAYDAY  signal at first,  on  the International  Distress Frequencies of maritime bands, informing the closest  Coast Radio Station  of  their difficulties, in   this  case the  ship  will receive   the   best  assistance   -   this  is  the right   procedure established by SOLAS Rules in case of distress.                        If there is not success to enter in contact  with  the proper Authorities at  shore    the    international   rules   for   the  safety  of  life   at   sea established that a  vessel   in   difficulties can   use any resource   to attract   attention   about a distress,   for  this  reason we can accept distress calls. We  will relay   immediately the  information   received from vessels in difficulties  to the   Coast Guard Authorities  and  we can give our support to follow the development of the situations.