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Appendix
Port Operations
Channels: 1A, 5A, 12, 14, 20A, 65A,
66A, 73, 74, 77
Vessels: Any
Use: Messages relating to the
operational handling,
movement and safety of
vessels in or near ports,
locks and waterways.
Between: Ship-to ship or ship-to-
coast
Comments: Channel 77 is limited to
communications to and
from commercial pilots
concerning the movement
and docking of vessels.
Note: Channels 11, 12, 13 and 14
are used for vessels traffic
service on the Great Lakes,
St. Lawrence Seaway and
designated major ports.
Non commercial (Boat Operations)
Channels: 9, 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A
Vessels: Recreational boats and any
others not used primarily
for commercial transport.
Use: Communications
pertaining to the needs of
the vessel (i.e., fishing,
rendezvous, maneuvers,
berthing, scheduling of
repairs, provisioning, etc.)
Between: Ship-to-ship or ship to
limited coast stations
Comments: Channel 72 may not be
used for ship to coast
communications. Channel
9 is shared with
Commercial users.
If you regularly monitor one of these
channels with a second receiver, please
notify frequently-called stations of this
practice. Help reduce congestion on
channel 16.