PART V | 12 - NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Petroleum Ports Authority

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PART V | 12 - NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION

12.1 - GENERAL

This chapter provides you with an overview of the means of communication in use within the Port.

Guidelines for AIS transponders in the Port:

Vessels’ AIS should be activated at all times. During cargo operations the transponder should be switched to low transmission power.

12.2 - VHF CHANNELS NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION

VTIS	VHF 23 / VHF 16 for Emergencies
Tugs	VHF Ch. 12 / 23 , UHF/Tetra for mooring ops
Pilot Boats	VHF Ch. 12/ 23
Riggers	VHF
Das Port Control	VHF 12 / UHF