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Was ist Notverkehr?

Notverkehr Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Notverkehr” Used in Practice?

Alle Stationen, Notverkehr läuft auf UKW-Kanal sechzehn. Alle Sendungen außer denen, die die Notlage betreffen, einstellen.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Notverkehr?

Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

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