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Overview of GMDSS Sea Areas and Radio Safety Equipment Requirements
- Jul 26,2022
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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 important of marine vhf radio when sea fishing
- Sep 04,2020
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Sea fishing/offshore fishing is an exciting sport and popular loved by people. If you wanna do this, as part of your planning, you not only need fishing rods, baits, and other devices but more importantly, a marine handheld radio is a necessary equipment for handling trouble offshore and even saving your life. Marine handheld radio allows you to communicate with others on the sea that is a very important thing. You can request assistance at CH-16 or talk to other fishermen by other channels. ...
VHF radio for sea Kayakers
- Jun 06,2022
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As paddlers, it's very important for us to be able to communicate with one another when we're out in water, but it's also important for us to get to communicate with other vessels and even the Coast Guard, the authorities if there's ever a case of an emergency. ...
GMDSS Sea Areas
- Jan 06,2021
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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 importance of VHF marine radio when kayaking
- May 14,2022
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The exciting sport/hobby of Sea Kayaking has become very popular over recent years. Canoeists and kayakers are venturing further and further out to sea. If you are thinking about doing this, then as part of your planning for a great adventure, a marine VHF handheld radio is an essential safety consideration that could save your life. ...
Water safety and advice
- Nov 04,2021
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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 ...