Emergency Communication
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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A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.
Distress Frequency 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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In this glossary, Distress Frequency 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.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "All stations, maintain continuous watch on the distress frequency VHF channel 16."
Distress Frequency 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.
Distress Frequency is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Distress Frequency is grouped under Emergency Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.
All stations, maintain continuous watch on the distress frequency VHF channel 16.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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