Routine VHF Use

Message: “MV Neptune, this is Port Control. Proceed to anchorage area Bravo and report when anchored. Over.”
What should MV Neptune do?

• Wait for a pilot
  

• Change course immediately

• 
  Go to anchorage Bravo and report after anchoring
  

• Stop and switch off the engine

Message: “You are not authorized to enter restricted area. Alter course immediately. Over.”

What should the vessel do?

• Change direction and leave the area
  

• Proceed anyway
  

• Stop engine
  

• Call customs

Message: “Ocean Trader, this is pilot station. Your pilot will board at 10:15 local time. Over.”

What information is given?

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• Pilot boarding time
  

• Crew change time
  

• Mooring schedule
  

• Ship departure time

Message: “This is MV Dragon Bay. Request medical assistance for injured crew member. Over.”

What is the ship asking?

• Engine parts
  

• Fuel
  

• Medical help
  

• Fire support

Message: “This is Coast Guard. You are drifting towards shallow waters. Take corrective action. Over.”

What should the ship do?

• Ignore the message
  

• Adjust course to avoid grounding
  

• Stop radio
  

• Change frequency

Message: “MV Ocean Pearl, reduce speed to 5 knots. Over.”

What should the ship do?

• Stop
  

• Slow down to 5 knots
  

• 
  Change heading
  

• Increase speed

Message: “Port control, this is MV Antares. Standing by on channel 12. Over.”

What does “standing by” mean?

• Leaving port
  

• Waiting and listening on that channel
  

• 
  Going off duty
  

• Changing course

Message: “This is cargo vessel Starline. Request tug assistance at berth 2. Over.”

What does the ship need?

• Fuel supply
  

• Help from a tugboat
  

• Freshwater
  

• Spare parts

Message: “Maintain minimum wake in the harbor area. Over.”

What does this mean?

• Go at full speed
  

• Reduce speed to avoid strong waves
  

• Drop anchor
  

• Turn off the engine

Message: “All vessels in vicinity, this is Port Control. Heavy fog reported. Navigate with caution. Out.”

What is the message about?

• Go at full speed
  Fuel availability
  

• Boarding information
  

• Weather and safety warning
  

• Speed instruction