Which channel is used for the required bridge-to-bridge watch in most areas of the United States?

Which channel is used for the required bridge-to-bridge watch in most areas of the United States?

• A. VHF-FM on CH-13
• B. VHF-FM on CH-16
• C. MF channel 2182 kHz
• D. HF channel 11200 kHz

Answer: (A)

Bridge-to-bridge watch is a direct, ship-to-ship communication link used to coordinate movements and prevent collisions. In most areas of the United States, the VHF-FM channel dedicated to inter-ship communications is monitored for this purpose, making it the standard channel for bridge-to-bridge conversations. This channel is specifically arranged for ships to talk to each other quickly and clearly while navigating busy waters. Channel 16, while important, is the general hailing and distress channel used to call another vessel or shore station and then usually switches to a working channel for ongoing communication. The MF channel 2182 kHz is a long-range distress/calling channel on the medium-frequency band, and the HF channel 11200 kHz serves long-range communications beyond VHF range; both are not the routine bridge-to-bridge channel in most U.S. waters.

Bridge-to-bridge watch is a direct, ship-to-ship communication link used to coordinate movements and prevent collisions. In most areas of the United States, the VHF-FM channel dedicated to inter-ship communications is monitored for this purpose, making it the standard channel for bridge-to-bridge conversations. This channel is specifically arranged for ships to talk to each other quickly and clearly while navigating busy waters.

Channel 16, while important, is the general hailing and distress channel used to call another vessel or shore station and then usually switches to a working channel for ongoing communication. The MF channel 2182 kHz is a long-range distress/calling channel on the medium-frequency band, and the HF channel 11200 kHz serves long-range communications beyond VHF range; both are not the routine bridge-to-bridge channel in most U.S. waters.