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Marine radio

Which description of Channel 16 is operationally correct?

Short answer

It carries distress, urgency, safety and initial calling by voice; routine traffic moves away promptly

Channel 16 protects distress, urgency, safety and initial voice calling. After routine contact, select an appropriate working channel and later restore the required watch.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom marine vhf and internationally harmonised procedure; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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Which description of Channel 16 is operationally correct?