In 1904, the Marconi company suggested the use of “CQD” for a distress signal. Although generally accepted to mean, “Come Quick Danger,” that is not the case. It is a general call, “CQ,” followed by “D,” meaning distress. A strict interpretation would be “All stations, Distress.”Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, what does CQD stand for?Come Quick, DangerSimilarly, what does CQD mean in shipping terms? Come Quick Danger Furthermore, what was the distress signal of the Titanic? While the “SOS” superseded “CQD” in 1908 Marconi operators rarely used it. It became standard after the sinking of the Titanic. The distress signal used by Marconi operators – CQD – boomed out over the Atlantic.How many distress calls did the Titanic make?Titanic calls CQD and says, “I require immediate assistance. Position 41.46 N. 50.14 W.” Received by ‘Celtic’.