VHF Radio

A marine radio used for communicating with other vessels, marinas, and the Coast Guard; used for routine traffic and emergency calls (Channel 16).

Assistance provided by the Coast Guard, including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, an...

The highest-priority distress signal via radio, indicating imminent danger to vessel or crew; mus...

Pyrotechnic signals (hand-held or aerial) used to indicate distress; boater education covers stor...

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

A compact device transmitting an emergency signal to rescue agencies (similar to EPIRB but carrie...

Pre-set frequencies for maritime use, e.g., Channel 16 (distress/calling), Channel 9 (recreationa...

Emergency procedures when a boat’s engine fails, including dropping anchor, signaling for help, a...

Methods (flares, flags, sound-making devices, electronic signals) to alert others of an emergency...

Mandatory and recommended gear for boats, including PFDs, fire extinguishers, visual distress sig...