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What is Emergency Traffic?

Emergency Traffic 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 “Emergency Traffic” Used in Practice?

All stations, emergency traffic on VHF channel one-six. Cease all transmissions except those relating to the emergency.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Traffic?

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

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