The Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat crew were called out by the Valentia Coast Guard Marine Rescue ... call on the VHF radio was ...

A local boat owner has been praised for playing a ... His quick response "to the call for help on the VHF radio mayday call ...

Spanish coastguards scrambled to help the stricken tourists, who got into difficulty at high sea around 60 miles north of ...

This small inflatable boat tends to be operated by two people: one focused on controlling the craft, the other focused on finding and aiding casualties. A few of our lifeboat stations also use an ...

VHF radio is widely used for short-range communication between ships, coast stations, and aircraft. It is also the primary means of distress, urgency, and safety calls in the GMDSS. VHF radio has ...

Using a named location makes it easier for local boats to know you are in their vicinity without having to reference it on a chart. There is a lot of information to remember, so always keep a mayday ...

Pinang Island is a rustic eco-resort that opened two years ago in Indonesia. But traveling to the remote island often ...

However, as any seasoned boat owner can tell you, the right equipment is the cornerstone of maritime safety. What is a VHF radio, and why do I need one? A VHF radio is the centerpiece of your boat’s ...

VHF Channel 16: Crucial emergency radio channel for maritime distress calls and rescues, as in the dramatic Coast Guard rescue of a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene. Man and Dog Rescued by ...

Most coastal radio stations provide regular local weather forecasts on VHF radio, with instructions and broadcast times announced regularly on Channel 16. For more information, the Bureau of ...

Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, and Beaconsfield: Sunday, September 29 at 8:00 P.M. Sorel: Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 P.M. The Bainsville station closed on September 3 All ...