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Large commercial vessels cover thousands of nautical miles, travelling through international waters whilst at sea for months at a time either delivering cargo or providing important services. If the worst was to happen and a ship needed rescue and support, they must use an internationally accepted safety system that can alert nearby sea search and rescue teams of their situation anywhere in the world. This is called Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).  ...

The coast is an exciting place to be – but it’s easier than you think to get into trouble in the water. Stay safe with our essential safety advice. Whether you're heading to the beach, to the coast, or out to sea, we've collected together our essential safety advice so you can make the most of your time on the water  ...

Ship to paddle boats, safety is NO.1. So the boating essentials are important. First, we need to prepare in advance. Start with the safety checklist before departure or on the ship to check that all systems and required safety equipment are in working condition and onboard. Do not forget to plan ahead and check the weather report. Bad weather can make for an unpleasant or dangerous day at sea. Know what to expect before departing and avoid potential weather hazards  ...

GMDSS is an internationally agreed radio safety system and communication protocol for ships mandated by the International Maritime Organisation(IMO). Ships engaged in international shipping (SOLAS vessels) are obliged to carry GMDSS certified communication equipment. If the emergency was to happen and the ship needed rescue and support, they must use an internationally accepted safety system that can alert nearby ships for help.  ...

The inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic and new pleasure craft Many new boaters may not be fully familiar with the waterway or with traditional means of communication such as sound signals or flags. Both these factors have produced a situation where marine VHF radio on pleasure craft is becoming an essential piece of equipment leading to an improvement in safety  ...

Why should a kayaker purchase a VHF marine radio? As a kayaker, safety should be the paramount consideration for us., so that is why we always carry marine radios. Kayakers or other sailors use VHF mariner radios for a number of reasons. They use them to let everyone know where them are, what they are doing, at what time they are going to be on the water and what time they are going to be back. They use radio in case of brrakdowns or to call for assistance when they see a stranded vessel.  ...

According to the FCC regulations, most ships must be equipped with VHF marine radio. Some ships have it, while some cheap ships do not. If your ship happens to have no marine radio, you need to install one to ensure safety. So where is the right place to install the marine VHF radio?  ...

Not everyone knows the flag language and light signals on the ship. But the inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic, the VHF marine radio is becoming an essential piece of equipment. Now many countries have stipulated that boats on inland waterways must also carry VHF marine radios, such as Witham and Humber. As a result, many users of boats are being advised to use VHF marine radio as a primary safety tool to aid communication and navigation.  ...

No matter what type of sailor you are, no matter what boat you sail, an essential piece of kit is a good VHF marine radio. Not only does a marine radio serve as a vital safety tool in case something should go wrong onboard, but it is also a crucial communications tool more generally. With the development of time, VHF marine radios are not only used for communication purposes. Over the years. Many advances have been made in increasing functionality.  ...

Retevis Marine is committed to providing good marine radio to customers, so often communicate with them. During the communication, we found that many customers still don’t know how to send DSC calling or when they can send DSC calling. Today, we will make a brief introduction about DSC calling.In a relay situation, there is no longer a requirement to send a DSC ‘Urgency Announcement’. The ‘Mayday Relay’ voice call remains unchanged and should still be transmitted as normal.  ...