External Communication

Canal de garde

A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

Quick answer: A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

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Quick answer

A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

Why it matters

Canal de garde 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

Questions and answers

What is Canal de garde?

In this glossary, Canal de garde refers to: A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

How is Canal de garde used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tous navires : veille d'écoute sur le canal de garde VHF seize en permanence pour le trafic de détresse ou d'urgence."

Why does Canal de garde matter in maritime?

Canal de garde 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 Canal de garde?

Canal de garde is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Canal de garde belong to?

In this glossary, Canal de garde 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

A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

Operational example

All vessels: maintain listening watch on guard channel VHF one-six at all times for distress or emergency traffic.

Localized term

Canal de garde

Localized example

Tous navires : veille d'écoute sur le canal de garde VHF seize en permanence pour le trafic de détresse ou d'urgence.

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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