Check out the RNLI's VHF information page to see their interactive VHF range calculator
| CHANNEL NUMBER |
USE |
| 6 | Ship to Ship |
| 8 | Ship to ship |
| 12 | Port operations |
| 13 | Bridge to Bridge |
| 16 | International Distress, Safety & Calling Channel |
| 23 | HM Coastguard Maritime Safety Information (Weather) |
| 67 | HM Coastguard Small Craft Safety Channel |
| 70 | DSC Reserved Channel. No Voice Communications |
| 72 | Ship to Ship |
| 77 | Ship to Ship |
| 80 | Port Operations (UK Marinas/ Harbours) |
| 84 | HM Coastguard Maritime Safety Information (Weather) |
| 86 | HM Coastguard Maritime Safety Information (Weather) |
Distress & Urgency Calls:
MIRPDANIO - a way to remember what to include in a Distress call:
Mayday
Identity of your vessel
Repeat
Position
Distress type
Assistance required
Number of people onboard
Information
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PIPDANIO - a way to remember what to include in an Urgency call:
PanPan
Identity of who you are calling & of your vessel
Position
Distress type
Assistance required
Number of people onboard
Information
Over