Which VHF channels are allocated for ship-to-ship working in international waters?
A. Any channel other than Ch 16 can be used freely for working
B. Only channels above Ch 60 (duplex channels) may be used for intership working
C. Ch 67 is the primary ship-to-ship working channel in all waters
D. Ch 6 (primary intership safety), Ch 8, Ch 72, Ch 77 — Ch 16 is calling/distress only and must not be used for extended working conversations
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A. To send a digitally coded distress alert containing the vessel's MMSI and position automatically to all DSC-equipped stations and the Coastguard
B. To broadcast weather forecasts to other vessels
C. To make telephone calls from the vessel to shore
D. To operate the radar system remotely
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A. A GPS waypoint identifier used in coastal navigation
B. Maritime Mobile Service Identity — a unique 9-digit number identifying the vessel; without it a DSC distress alert cannot identify the vessel to rescuers
C. A VHF channel number allocated by Ofcom for distress use only
D. A vessel survey certificate number required by the MCA
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