You are standing a radio watch aboard the rig. A crew boat calls you on VHF channel 16. When you reply with your vessel name and call letters, you should request the crew boat to switch to which of the following channels?
• VHF Channel 16 purpose and how it is normally used • Which VHF channels are designated for port operations/ship movement, intership safety, and working channels • Typical procedure after making initial contact on Channel 16
• Ask yourself: what is the primary role of Channel 16, and are long conversations supposed to stay on that channel? • Consider which of the listed channels is commonly used as a working channel between ships and offshore installations/rigs in U.S. waters. • Think about which channels are more associated with port control or vessel traffic services, and which are left available for general ship‑to‑ship operational communications.
• Verify which channels are reserved for port operations/ship movement (often used by VTS or harbor control). • Verify which channels are commonly assigned as intership working channels rather than for distress/calling or port control. • Make sure you are not choosing a channel that would interfere with VTS/harbor control communications near busy ports.
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