Distress and safety
VHF Channel 16 is the international distress, urgency, safety and calling channel. Do not use a webpage as a substitute for a working marine radio.
VHF QUICK REFERENCE
Picton and Marlborough marine radio channels
Keep Channel 16 available for distress, urgency, safety and calling. Working channels and coverage can change. Information status: Confirm before relying
Local channels
Open the official Marlborough Marine Radio information before departure to confirm current working channels and broadcast schedules.
Emergency preparation
Carry suitable communications, lifejackets and a distress beacon, and tell someone your intentions.
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