Emergency Communication

Notruffrequenz

A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.

Quick answer: A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.

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Quick answer

A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.

Why it matters

Notruffrequenz matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency 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

Questions and answers

What is Notruffrequenz?

In this glossary, Notruffrequenz refers to: A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.

How is Notruffrequenz used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alle Stationen, halten Sie auf der Notruffrequenz UKW Kanal 16 ständig Wache."

Why does Notruffrequenz matter in maritime?

Notruffrequenz matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency 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 Notruffrequenz?

Notruffrequenz is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Notruffrequenz belong to?

In this glossary, Notruffrequenz is grouped under Emergency 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

A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.

Operational example

All stations, maintain continuous watch on the distress frequency VHF channel 16.

Localized term

Notruffrequenz

Localized example

Alle Stationen, halten Sie auf der Notruffrequenz UKW Kanal 16 ständig Wache.

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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