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Communication and distressQuestion 351 of 566

You contact another vessel on channel 16. What should you do next?

  1. Switch to another working channel
  2. Stay on channel 16 for the whole talk
  3. Switch to channel 70
  4. Turn off your radio
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Correct answer: Switch to another working channel

Channel 16 is for emergency use and first contact. Move your talk to a working channel.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Remember (VHF channels), page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026