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There are marine band frequencies dedicated to certain situations, with some VHF weather channels, others specifically for port operations, and others for ship hailing. The most important VHF channel frequencies are VHF Channel 9 and Channel 16.
It uses FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF) radio band in the frequency range between 156 and 174 MHz, designated by the International Telecommunication Union as the VHF maritime mobile band.
See Marine VHF Band Plans for the difference between US, Canadian, and International channels. See our AIS article for information on this mode, and available decoders. United States Coast Guard. United States Maritime Administration.
This table shows the difference between the United States, Canadian and International VHF marine channels. The rightmost column labled Common indicates the channels which are the same in all three band plans. For channel usage see the Marine VHF Channels wiki page or the links below the table.
The following table is adapted from the International Telecommunications Union Radio Regulations Appendix 18, including changes adopted by the 2019 World Radio Conference. It describes how VHF maritime channels are defined as used internationally.
MARINE VHF RADIO CHANNELS. The chart below summarizes a portion of the FCC rules -- 47 CFR 80.371(c) and 80.373(f) Type of Message Appropriate channel(s) DISTRESS SAFETY AND CALLING - Use this channel to get the attention of another station (calling) or in emergencies (distress and safety). 16 INTERSHIP SAFETY - Use this channel for ship-to ...
Additional Information, Frequencies, & Charts. Also available are International VHF Maritime Radio Channels and Frequencies, Narrowband VHF Maritime Channels and Frequencies, Radio Information for Boaters, and U.S. Coast Guard VHF Distress and Safety Coverage Charts.
Distress, Safety and Calling Channels. The following VHF marine frequencies have been set aside by the ITU for the purposes stated. These frequencies are internationally accepted by most nations and will be found on all VHF Marine Radios regardless of where or by whom they are manufactured.
Used by Class C EPIRBs. International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel. USCG Liaison/Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts. Announced on channel 16. Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. (New Orleans/Lower Mississippi area) Commercial. Bridge-to ...
This is the list of VHF marine frequencies you can upload into your scanner. It includes both the ship and the shore frequencies.