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• International distress frequency — An international distress frequency is a radio frequency that is designated for emergency communication by international agreement. Contents 1 History 2 Current frequencies 2.1 Digital Selective Calling frequencies 2.2 …   Wikipedia

• Channel 16 VHF — is a radio frequency on the marine VHF radio band. It is used for shipping and maritime purposes, to call up ships and shore stations, and as an international distress frequency. After an initial response the call is to be switched to one of the… …   Wikipedia

• Channel 16 — can mean: In Marine VHF radio, Channel 16 VHF at 156.8 MHz as the international calling and distress channel. Several television stations in North America which broadcast on UHF frequencies covering 483.25 487.75 MHz; see the following: For… …   Wikipedia

• Distress signal — Call for help redirects here. For the TV show, see Call for Help. A distress signal is an internationally recognized means for obtaining help. Distress signals take the form of or are commonly made by using radio signals, displaying a visually… …   Wikipedia

• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea — The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and set out, inter alia, the rules of the road or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other… …   Wikipedia

• international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …   Universalium

• Distress radiobeacon — PLB redirects here. For other uses, see PLB (disambiguation). Emergency position indicating radio beacons or EPIRBs Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and… …   Wikipedia

• Global Maritime Distress Safety System — The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an internationally agreed upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and… …   Wikipedia

• Video Collection International — Infobox Defunct Company company name = Video Collection International company slogan = fate = Merged with Strand Home Video successor = foundation = 1984 defunct = 2006 (Estimated) location = United Kingdom industry = key people = products = num… …   Wikipedia

• MV Joyita — was a merchant vessel from which 25 passengers and crew mysteriously disappeared in the South Pacific in 1955. Vessel description and historyVessel constructionThe 69 foot (21 m) wooden ship was built in 1931 as a luxury yacht by the Wilmington… …   Wikipedia

• Marine VHF radio — A standard handheld maritime VHF, mandatory on larger vessels under the GMDSS rules …   Wikipedia