#Radio Watchkeeping

2 articles

Deck officer preparing a voyage plan on a merchant ship bridge using charts and navigation equipment during a coastal passage.

Berth-to-Berth Passage Planning: Principles, Preparation and Safe Execution

A professional overview of berth-to-berth passage planning, explaining how appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring work together to support safe navigation.

Aug 14, 20267 min read

Infographic explaining SOLAS Chapter IV requirements for GMDSS distress alerting, sea areas, continuous radio watch and reserve power.

Bridge, Navigation & GMDSS

SOLAS Chapter IV: Radiocommunications and GMDSS Requirements

SOLAS Chapter IV establishes the international GMDSS framework for distress alerting, safety communications, radio watchkeeping, equipment carriage and emergency communications at sea.

Aug 7, 20264 min read