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harbourmaster > vhf
channels, emergencies |
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VHF
CHANNELS,
EMERGENCIES |
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If you observe a
life-threatening situation, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard or
call on VHF Channel 16, Call sign – Swansea Coastguard.
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VHF CHANNELS |
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Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS) has now been introduced. The following VHF
channels have been allocated as shown:- |
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VHF
CHANNELS |
ASSIGNED TO |
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6 |
Intership SAR/Air SAR or other safety traffic (SAP - Search and
Rescue |
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10 |
Coastguard Swansea - MSI Oil Pollution |
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13 |
Inter ship MSI MSI Bridge to Bridge |
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70 |
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) |
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86 |
Coastguard Swansea.
For inter ship traffic, the following channels are preferred - 8,
72, and 77 |
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16 |
Distress Urgency and Safety Channel will continue to be monitored
by HM Coastguard for the foreseeable future, but calls on this
channel should be kept to a minimum. |
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69 |
Remains the Port Operations Channel for ABP Cardiff. (Severn VTS) |
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18 |
Remains the Port Operations Channel for Barrage Control. |
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VHF
usage |
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VHF usage Whilst in the Bay all
vessels should monitor VHF channels 16 and 18.
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VHF
Changes |
Coast Radio Stations no
longer accept link calls on VHF, so your mobile telephone will be even
more useful at sea now. However, Coastguard Stations have taken over
the handling of ‘PAN PAN MEDICO’ medical urgency calls, and can put
you through to a Doctor for medical advice at sea. They have also now
taken over the broadcast of Marine Safety Information including
navigation warnings, weather warnings and weather forecasts.
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EMERGENCIES |
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Emergency Contacts |
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The Maritime and
Coastguard Agency (MCA) co-ordinate all search and rescue within
the Bay and at sea. If you observe a life threatening situation,
dial 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. |
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The Patrol Boat |
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The Harbour
Authority patrol boat 'Harbour 3' patrols
the bay during daylight hours giving advice and assistance to
users of
Cardiff
Bay.
Boat owners are asked to co-operate with patrol boat crews in
promoting safe navigation within the bay. The patrol frequently
assist the emergency services in search and rescue operations,
although they are not normally able to offer a ‘breakdown’
service.
If you
require the services of a patrol boat, please call the Harbourmaster
on (029) 2087 79 00, or the patrol boat on 07879 483 426. If you
need assistance out of working hours please contact Barrage Control
on (029) 2070 0234 or VHF Radio Channel 18 to see if help is
available. |
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HM Coastguard Yacht and Boat Safety Scheme (CG 66)
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To aid with rescue
and recovery, boat owners can enter their details with the
Coastguard Maritime Rescue Centre by completing a CG 66
postcard. Although this does not relieve skippers of
responsibility for their vessels and crew, it would assist in
the event of a search becoming necessary. The service is free
and leaflets with CG 66 cards are available from Marinas, Yacht
Clubs, or the Coastguard.
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