by Turquoise Marine Systems | Jan 31, 2026 | FCC Radio
Accurate log entries are essential in maritime radio operations for their roles in safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance. For distress, urgency, and safety communications, operators must document the vessel’s position and time of transmission,...
by Turquoise Marine Systems | Jan 31, 2026 | FCC Radio
Accurate log keeping in maritime and radio operations are essential for proper documentation, safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Only qualified radio personnel may record service or maintenance information. Operators may delegate the task, but...
by Turquoise Marine Systems | Jan 24, 2026 | FCC Radio
The key watchkeeping obligations are important for maritime safety and regulatory compliance. It encourages operators to stay up to date with FCC and IMO standards. Because VHF Channel 16 is the primary distress and calling frequency, it is required for continuous...
by Turquoise Marine Systems | Jan 24, 2026 | FCC Radio
Every radio operator should understand the importance of radio operator licensing and have a fundamental overview of maritime, aviation, and commercial requirements for proper authorization and safety compliance. Eligibility to operate a radio requires that all...
by Turquoise Marine Systems | Jan 24, 2026 | FCC Radio
Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 16″ Chartplotter with Garmin® Navionics+™ Maps for U.S./Canada Inland, Coastal and Offshore, 166sv with GT56UHD-TM transducer EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW Very High Frequency (VHF) refers to the 30–300 MHz segment of the electromagnetic spectrum,...
by Turquoise Marine Systems | Aug 16, 2025 | FCC Radio
Garmin AIS, Automatic Information System, constantly broadcasts a vessel’s information, such as Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, speed, GPS heading, last position, nearest approach, and projected course for situational awareness and collision...
