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Was ist Wachkanal?

Wachkanal A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Wachkanal” Used in Practice?

Alle Schiffe: Halten Sie immer Hörwache auf dem Wachkanal VHF 16 für Not- und Notfallverkehr.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

Kanal sechzehnHörwacheNotverkehrNotverkehr

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Was ist Wachkanal?

A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

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