Maritime English
External Communication

What is Radio Silence?

Radio Silence A formal order requiring all stations to cease transmitting on a frequency, usually for distress or security reasons.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Radio Silence” Used in Practice?

All stations, radio silence imposed on VHF channel one-six, distress traffic only, acknowledge and comply.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Learn “Radio Silence” Free with Termify

Master Radio Silence and 4,071+ professional terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. 100% free, forever.

Download Free for iOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radio Silence?

A formal order requiring all stations to cease transmitting on a frequency, usually for distress or security reasons.

Where can I learn this term for free?

Termify is a 100% free professional English app that teaches Radio Silence and 4,071+ other industry terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. Available on iOS in 23 languages. No subscription, no credit card required.

Last updated: