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¿Qué es Canal de guardia?

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

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Canal de guardia” Used in Practice?

Todas las naves: mantengan escucha en el canal de guardia VHF 16 siempre para tráfico de socorro o emergencia.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

Canal dieciséisEscucha en guardiaTráfico de emergenciaTráfico de socorro

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¿Qué es Canal de guardia?

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

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