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Was ist Kanal sechzehn?

Kanal sechzehn The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Kanal sechzehn” Used in Practice?

Alle Schiffe müssen für Not-, Sicherheits- und Routinemeldungen eine ständige Hörwache auf UKW-Kanal sechzehn halten.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Kanal sechzehn?

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

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