Where can detailed distress situation report message formats be found?

The correct choice for finding detailed distress situation report message formats is the IAMSAR manual Volume III. The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual provides comprehensive guidelines for maritime search and rescue, including the necessary formats and protocols for distress messages. This manual is specifically designed to assist organizations involved in search and rescue operations and includes the recommended procedures which ensure effective communication during emergencies at sea.

Other resources, while valuable, do not specifically address detailed distress message formats. The ITU list of RCC and Coast stations provides information about communication infrastructure but does not include message formats. The AMVER chapter of NGA PUB 117 focuses on vessel tracking and reporting systems, which are important for maritime safety but again do not delve into distress message formats. FCC Title 47, Part 80 contains regulations regarding maritime communication but does not explicitly provide the formats for distress situation reports. Thus, the IAMSAR manual is the primary reference for accurate and standardized report formats in distress situations.