Yachtsman are reminded that Channel 16 is a DISTRESS, SAFETY AND CALLING CHANNEL ONLY.
Other than for distress it must only be used to establish contact before going to a working channel.
Port Operation channels must not be used for ship to ship communications.
The recognised ship to ship channels are 6, 8, 72 & 77.
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Port Operation channels are as follows: |
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12 |
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Southampton Harbour Master |
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11 |
Queen’s Harbour Master, Portsmouth |
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68 |
Harbour Master, Hamble |
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69 |
Harbour Master, Cowes |
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67
73 |
HM Coastguard working channels |
71
74 |
Ship/tug/pilot/berthing mastre NOT TO BE USED BY RECREATIONAL CRAFT |
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80 |
Marine working channel |
VESSELS OVER 20 METRES MUST REPORT TO VTS WHEN PROCEEDING IN THE AREA
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