What is radiotelephone communication?

A radiotelephone (or radiophone) is a communications system for transmission of

speech over radio. Radiotelephone systems are not necessarily interconnected with
the public "land line" telephone network.

telecommunications in which telephone messages are transmitted by means of radio waves. In

contradistinction to broadcasting, radiotelephone communications provides for a two-way exchange of
messages between two correspondents, either simultaneously (duplex communication) or alternately
(simplex communication).

The Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) is a set of key phrases in the English
language (which is the internationally recognised language of the sea), supported by the
international community for use at sea and developed by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). They aim to explain: 1) external communication phrases ship to ship & ship to
shore communication, 2) onboard communication phrases communication within the ship.

To describe an unmanned and abandoned ship floating adrift, the SMCP gives the correct
phrase as, unlit derelict vessel adrift in vicinity (date, time and position if known)[2]
Being stuck in ice and requesting assistance: I am fast in ice. I require assistance.[2]
Damage to vessel by ice: I have developed stability problems, heavy icing. Request ice breaker
assistance.[2]
Ship is sinking: I am sinking. Please proceed to my assistance. What is your ETA at our distress
position?[2]