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Channel 16. Marine channel 16 is the international calling and distress channel. Whilst marine radio has limited range, the coastguard of every country monitors channel 16 in their coastal waters 24 hours a day - 365 days a year. Additionally, anyone using a boat fitted with a VHF radio is expected to monitor channel 26 if they're not using the radio themselves.
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
16---------------Everybody monitors channel 16 as a hailing channel. When close to or in a port situation often channel 13 or other agreed on channel is used for port activities and as a port "hailing" channel".
The VHF marine radio communication system reserves channel 16 as a calling and distress channel. This channel is used for initiating communication and for broadcasting distress signals in case of emergencies at sea.
When in imminent danger
When in imminent danger
When in imminent danger