International Marine Vhf Channels - Raymarine Ray240 User Manual

Appendix A: VHF Channels

International Marine VHF Channels

Type of Message
DISTRESS, SAFETY and CALLING
Use this channel to get the attention of another station (calling) or in
emergencies (distress) and safety)
INTERSHIP SAFETY
Use this channel for bridge to bridge communications under the Global
Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS).
SEARCH and RESCUE OPERATIONS
Use of these channels is restricted to co-ordinate search and rescue oper-
ations
INTERSHIP
Use these channels for communications between ship stations
PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE (Marine Operator)
Use these channels to make a call to the public telephone network. They
are also known as 'link channels'
PORT OPERATIONS and SHIP MOVEMENT
These channels are used in directing the movement of ships in or near
ports, locks or waterways. Messages must be about the operational han-
dling, movement and safety of ships. These channels are assigned to a
particular user, e.g marina or oil terminal.
MARINA CHANNELS - UK ONLY
Use these channels for matters relating to mooring, berthing and race
control.
MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION - UK ONLY
Use of this channel is primarily for Search and Rescue operations, and the
broadcasting of Marine Safety Information
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
Is available for Digital Selective calling only and is not available for voice
transmissions.
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Appropriate
Channel(s)
16
13
1
6 , 10, 67, 73
2 2
8, 9, 13, 15 , 17 , 69,
72, 77
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
27, 28, 60, 61, 62, 63,
64, 65, 66, 78, 79, 81,
82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87,
88
5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68,
3
69, 71, 72, 74, 75,76 ,
78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84,
85, 86, 87, 88
4 4
80, M1 , M2
15,17
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