External Communication

Canal dezesseis

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

Canal dezesseis 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 dezesseis?

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

How is Canal dezesseis used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Todas as embarcações devem manter escuta contínua no canal VHF dezesseis para mensagens de socorro, segurança e rotina."

Why does Canal dezesseis matter in maritime?

Canal dezesseis 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 dezesseis?

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

What category does Canal dezesseis belong to?

In this glossary, Canal dezesseis 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

Canal dezesseis

Localized example

Todas as embarcações devem manter escuta contínua no canal VHF dezesseis para mensagens de socorro, segurança e rotina.

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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