What does the six piccolo on board mean?

The ship sent out six piccolo signals to indicate distress.

1. The six piccolo issued by the ship is an international distress signal, which is usually used in case of danger or emergency. Each of these six piccolo sounds represents a different meaning. The first and second sounds indicate distress, the third and fourth sounds indicate urgency, and the fifth and sixth sounds indicate distress.

2. When a ship emits six kinds of short flutes, it is usually accompanied by other signals, such as smoke signals and light signals, to provide more specific location and situation information. The ship will also issue six piccolo and take other measures, such as sending radio distress signals and emergency calls, to seek help and support.

6 piccolo plays a very important role in maritime safety. When a ship encounters an emergency, it can make six kinds of short flutes quickly and accurately, which can attract the attention of other ships and rescue agencies and take measures to rescue them as soon as possible. At the same time, the crew and passengers on board also need to pay attention to the rules and signal meaning of the six piccolo, so as to take corresponding measures in time in case of emergency.

4. Besides ships, other types of ships and offshore equipment will send out similar distress signals. For example, marine police, coast guard and other maritime rescue forces will also send corresponding signals when performing tasks or encountering emergencies, so as to seek support and help.

When sailing or working at sea, we must understand and master the regularity and significance of these distress signals, so as to take corresponding measures in time in case of emergency to ensure the safety of ourselves and offshore equipment.

The ship's flute is usually used to convey all kinds of information and instructions, as follows.

1, a short sound indicates that our ship is turning right; When meeting another ship, it means meeting the ship from my port side.

2. Two short sounds indicate that my ship is turning left; When meeting other ships, it means meeting them from my starboard side.

3. Three short sounds indicate that our ship is reversing or has a tendency to retreat.