Maritime English
External Communication

Was ist Notverkehr?

Notverkehr Radio messages of high urgency concerning the safety of a ship, person, or environment, requiring priority over all other communications except distress.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Notverkehr” Used in Practice?

Alle Stationen, Notverkehr auf UKW-Kanal sechzehn. Alle Sendungen außer denen zur Notlage einstellen.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Learn “Notverkehr” Free with Termify

Master Notverkehr and 4,071+ professional terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. 100% free, forever.

Download Free for iOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ist Notverkehr?

Radio messages of high urgency concerning the safety of a ship, person, or environment, requiring priority over all other communications except distress.

Where can I learn this term for free?

Termify is a 100% free professional English app that teaches Notverkehr and 4,071+ other industry terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. Available on iOS in 23 languages. No subscription, no credit card required.

Last updated: