1.8 Communications with other ships
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1.8 Communications with other ships

  1.8.1 VHF channel 13 is designated by the Radio Regulations for bridge-to-bridge communications. The ship called may indicate another working channel on which further transmissions should take place. The calling ship should acknowledge acceptance before changing channels.

  1.8.2 The listening procedure outlined in paragraph 1.2 should be followed before communications are commenced on the chosen channel.

Parent topic: 1 VHF Communication Technique
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