Maritime English
External Communication

¿Qué es Canal ocupado?

Canal ocupado Notification that the selected VHF working channel is congested with traffic, making immediate communication difficult.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Canal ocupado” Used in Practice?

Buque Cape Star, aquí Control de Puerto; el canal 16 está ocupado, permanezca a la escucha y espere más instrucciones.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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¿Qué es Canal ocupado?

Notification that the selected VHF working channel is congested with traffic, making immediate communication difficult.

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