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Marine radio

Which phrase correctly introduces your own vessel identity in a routine voice call?

Short answer

This is

Use 'this is' between the called station and your own vessel identity. The other phrases belong to distress relay, safety or distress-traffic control, not an ordinary routine opening.

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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 phrase correctly introduces your own vessel identity in a routine voice call?