Emergency Communication

Frecuencia de socorro

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

Frecuencia de socorro 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 Frecuencia de socorro?

In this glossary, Frecuencia de socorro 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 Frecuencia de socorro used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Todas las estaciones, mantengan escucha continua en la frecuencia de socorro canal VHF 16."

Why does Frecuencia de socorro matter in maritime?

Frecuencia de socorro 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 Frecuencia de socorro?

Frecuencia de socorro is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Frecuencia de socorro belong to?

In this glossary, Frecuencia de socorro 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

Frecuencia de socorro

Localized example

Todas las estaciones, mantengan escucha continua en la frecuencia de socorro canal VHF 16.

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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