VHF Radio

Notes:

– Emergency channel: 16

– Hailing vessels and working channels

– Securitee vs Pan Pan vs Mayday

– Relevant emergencies:  Medical emergencies, Fires, Foundering/Swamping, Loss of power, others (research)

– Information to relay in the event of an emergency: Location (see GPS) and then ideally the nature of the distress.  Additionally if time permits person will be asked to provide, Persons on board, Cell phone number and contact information, Vessel type and size, sea state and circumstances, and any other pertinent information.