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Whenever a distress signal and/or message or equivalent transmission is intercepted on radiotelegraphy or radiotelephony by a pilot-in-command of an aircraft, he shall:

• record the position of the craft in distress if given;
•  if possible take a bearing on the transmission; 
• inform the appropriate rescue coordination centre or air traffic services unit of the distress transmission, giving all available information;
• at his discretion, while awaiting instructions, proceed to the position given in the transmission.