Navigation and Seamanship

6.5.3. Operating procedure for non-emergency calls

                                                    

The standard calling procedure for a non-emergency call through VHF is as follows,

1. Name of station being called, say clearly for three times.

2. The words "THIS IS", say once.

3. Name of your vessel, say once.

4. Say “OVER".

5. Then wait for the station being called to answer. Their answer should be in the same manner as you called.

6. Once answered you should suggest a specific working channel to carry on your conversation.

7. The word "OVER"

8. Waitfor reply or confirmation from the station being called, switch to the workingchannel and repeat the process.