External Communication

Kanal sechzehn

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

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

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Quick answer

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

Why it matters

Kanal sechzehn matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

What is Kanal sechzehn?

In this glossary, Kanal sechzehn refers to: The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

How is Kanal sechzehn used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alle Schiffe müssen für Not-, Sicherheits- und Routinemeldungen eine ständige Hörwache auf UKW-Kanal sechzehn halten."

Why does Kanal sechzehn matter in maritime?

Kanal sechzehn matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Kanal sechzehn?

Kanal sechzehn is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Kanal sechzehn belong to?

In this glossary, Kanal sechzehn is grouped under External Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

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

Operational example

All vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel sixteen for distress, safety, and routine messages.

Localized term

Kanal sechzehn

Localized example

Alle Schiffe müssen für Not-, Sicherheits- und Routinemeldungen eine ständige Hörwache auf UKW-Kanal sechzehn halten.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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