Section 36 in Prevention Of Collision On National Waterways Regulations, 2002
36. Distress signals.-
When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance from other vessels or from shore, the following shall be the signals to be used or displayed by her either together or separately:(a)A continuous sounding of any sound signal apparatus.(b)A flag or a light waved in a circle to draw attention.(c)Flares on the deck.(d)"May day" transmitted by radio telephony.(e)International code of signal N.C.hoisted on the vessel.
