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チャンネル16とは?

チャンネル16 The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “チャンネル16” Used in Practice?

全ての船舶はVHFチャンネル16で遭難、保安および通常メッセージのために常時聴取監視を維持しなければならない。

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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チャンネル16とは?

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

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