Daily Archives:November 25,2020
VHF marine radio etiquette
- Nov 25,2020
- Leeric
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- Maritime knowledge
In most places, boats are required to have a VHF radio on board. For cruising sailors, VHF radio is nearly ubiquitous. Even if you are near shore and have a smartphone, VHF radio is still important equipment. Marine bulletins, weather broadcasts, ship traffic information, DSC emergency calling, and the ability to broadcast information to many people at a once are a few reasons. ...
What are the AIS functions?
- Nov 25,2020
- Leeric
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- technology suggestion
With more and more leisure boats venturing further from their local shores, safety is paramount. Leisure boat users may be sailing in the same waters as large commercial vessels and will need to have their position and information noted to avoid any collision. This is what AIS (Automatic Identification System) does. ...