Proper Radio Communications Conducting Bridge-to-Bridge Radio Calls Identifying Subject Vessels

1. Proper Radio Communications Conducting Bridge-to-Bridge Radio Calls Identifying Subject Vessels CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE!!

2. Welcome, Coast Guard Academy Cadets to this self paced module on proper radio communications!! My name is LT Chris Bonner and I’ll be helping you through this module! Proper Radio Communications CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE!!

3. But before we start, I want to make sure you understand how to use the features in this module… First of all, the yellow arrows below allow you to move forward and backward in the module. Proper Radio Communications Go to Next Slide Go to Previous Slide

4. Try out the Information Icon! Next, there may be some points during this module where I might want to share more information with you on a certain subject. If I do I’ll put the information icon next to what I want to tell you more about! Proper Radio Communications

5. Great job! You used the information icon! Now that you’ve clicked on the icon, I guess I have to share more information on me! Well, when I was in college I competed in several in the Scottish Athletic Highland Games and was ranked nationally! Proper Radio Communications

6. Today, our goal is to make sure you have enough knowledge about proper radio communications and can properly identify other vessels so that you don’t look SILLY out on the water like the guys in this video!! Proper Radio Communications Click to view the video

7. Just kidding! But seriously… It’s important for you to know how to communicate with other maritime professionals as part of your professional development.. Proper Radio Communications

8. Proper Radio Communications Okay, now that you know how to use the features on this module, let’s get going!! Before we get into practicing our radio calls, let’s make sure we understand the basics…

9. First things first… As you have learned in your previous Nautical Science courses, there are certain radio channels on which we initially hail another vessel. Let’s test your knowledge on proper radio communication channels… Proper Radio Communications

10. According the Coast Guard Navigation Rules, if you wanted to hail another vessel on your VHF Bridge-to-Bridge Radio, what channels would you use? Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 21A Channel 16 Channel 74

11. You’re correct! VHF Channel 13 is a designated Bridge-to-Bridge radio channel and is required to be monitored by vessels that are greater than 20 meters in length. Try picking another channel! Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 21A Channel 74 Channel 16

12. Not quite… VHF Channel 21A is used for Coast Guard Operations alone. You should not hail a commercial vessel on this channel. Try another choice! Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 21A Channel 74 Channel 16

13. Nope! VHF Channel 74 is designated as a port operations channel only. Try another channel! Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 21A Channel 74 Channel 16

14. You’re right! VHF Channel 16 is the designated international distress, safety and calling channel. Are there any other channels? Try one! Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 21A Channel 74 Channel 16

15. How did you do? If you felt comfortable with which bridge-to-bridge radio channels to use, then let’s move on! If not and you want to access more material, click on the information icon. Proper Radio Communications

16. Okay, now that we understand what channel we want to hail another vessel on, let’s review our radio terminology. Check out the next slide for a quick review ofall the terminology you’ll need to Know! Proper Radio Communications

17. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger Proper Radio Communications Over Out I Spell Figures

18. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger I have received your transmission satisfactorily Proper Radio Communications Over Out I Spell Figures

19. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger Proper Radio Communications Over Transmission is done, a response is expected Out I Spell Figures

20. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger Proper Radio Communications Over Transmission is done, the conversation is finished, no response necessary Out I Spell Figures

21. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger Proper Radio Communications Over Out I Spell I shall spell the next word phonetically Figures

22. Click on each of the following common standard radio phraseology terms to identify their meaning: Roger Proper Radio Communications Over Out I Spell Figures Numerals follow

23. Now, do you remember all of your radio terminology? Hopefully you do, but if you don’t then take a look at the Radiotelephone Handbook below to get reacquainted! Proper Radio Communications

24. Alright, before we move into some scenarios, let’s make sure you understand all of the bridge equipment that will help you in identifying the vessel you want to talk to… Proper Radio Communications

25. Select any of the highlighted bridge equipment to see how it helps you identify another vessel! Proper Radio Communications

26. Navigational Radar The Navigational Radar is a key piece of equipment when identifying other contacts. It is the best source of critical identification information such as the vessel’s position, course and speed information. Proper Radio Communications Go Back to the Bridge

27. Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radios Proper Radio Communications The VHF bridge-to-bridge radio is the primary means in which you are going to communicate with the vessel you are attempting to identify. Although the radio itself doesn’t give you any identification information, it the tool you will use to communicate with and ultimately identify the other vessel. Go Back to the Bridge

28. Automatic Identification System Proper Radio Communications The Automatic Identification System(AIS) provides is a real time tracking system that provides commercial vessel information, including name, course and speed, and position. While all vessels will not show up on AIS, it is a very useful identification tool. For more information on AIS, click the icon! Go Back to the Bridge

29. Bridge View • It’s great that we have all of our electronic bridge equipment to help us out, but often it’s what we see outside of the bridge windows that give us the best view to identify a vessel. Remember, we can use our view to identify the vessel in the following ways: • Aspect • Target Angle (Relative bearing of your vessel from the other vessel) • Vessel Type • Vessel Characteristics (Hull and Superstructure Color, etc.) Proper Radio Communications Go Back to the Bridge

30. Great! Now that you know where to look on the bridge, let’s check your knowledge… Proper Radio Communications

31. What is the best piece of equipment on the bridge to identify a vessel’s position? Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

32. You’re correct! The Navigational Radar is the best and most accurate way to track and gather position information for a vessel. Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

33. Almost! AIS is a great tool for gather vessel information, but not all vessels are required to use AIS, so it’s not the best tool available for vessel position information. Try again! Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

34. Nope! Your bridge view gives you a good visual picture of where the vessel’s aspect and relative bearing but does not provide you with position information. Try another choice… Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

35. Nice try! Your VHF radio is absolutely crucial to contacting the other vessel, but provides no position information for that vessel. See if you can get it right on your next pick! Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

36. Okay! Well we’ve reviewed proper radio channels and terminology, and identification equipment you can use on the bridge! Are you ready to execute a scenario?! Proper Radio Communications No, I need some more practice and review… Yes! I’m ready!

37. You’re not quite ready? No problem, simply click on the forward arrow below and I’ll take you back to the start of the tutorial and walk you through each segment! Proper Radio Communications Click here to go back Click here for more practice

38. Scenario You are underway on Coast Guard Cutter ELM inbound to the Coast Guard station in Key West. You are on a course of 060T at a speed of 15 knots and see another vessel outside of your bridge window. The below graphic is what you see: Proper Radio Communications

39. You call your Commanding Officer about the vessel and he has requested you to identify and hail the vessel on the Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio. You must use the proper radio channel and terminology in your radio call. Based on your Commanding Officer’srequest, which piece of equipment would you use to identify the vessel? Proper Radio Communications Navigational Radar AIS Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radio Bridge View

40. Navigational Radar Below is the radar image you observe concerning the vessel. Study the radar image and when you are ready, proceed to make your radio call… Proper Radio Communications Radar Specifics Range: 7.2 NM Bearing: 048.2T Course: 250T Speed: 15 kts Position: 24-32.00’N 081-49.00’W Relative Vectors Try another piece of equipment Make your Radio Call

41. First of all, which VHF Channel will you use on your Bridge-to-Bridge Radio? Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Channel 16 Channel 21A Channel 74

42. Correct! Channel 13 is a Bridge-to-Bridge radio channel. Proceed with your call. Proper Radio Communications Channel 13 Make your Radio Call

43. Correct! Channel 16 is the international hailing, safety and distress channel. Proceed with your call. Proper Radio Communications Channel 16 Make your Radio Call

44. Incorrect, Channel 21A is used for Coast Guard Operations only. Try another channel. Proper Radio Communications Channel 21A Try another channel

45. Incorrect, Channel 74 is designated for Port Operations only. Try another channel. Proper Radio Communications Channel 74 Try another channel

46. Based on your navigational radar image and provided information, pick the best bridge-to-bridge radio call you should make to identify the other vessel: Proper Radio Communications “Hailing vessel on a course of 250T and a speed of 15 kts this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, out.” “Hailing vessel on a course of 250T and a speed of 15 kts this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, over.” “Hailing white vessel transiting outbound of Key West, this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, over.”

47. Close. Although you identified the correct information from the navigational radar, your radio terminology was incorrect. Remember the term “out” means that the transmission is ended and no reply is necessary. We are trying to converse with the other vessel so this term is not correct. Try another call. Proper Radio Communications “Hailing vessel on a course of 250T and a speed of 15 kts this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, out.” Try another call

48. Correct, you used information from the navigational radar and used proper radio terminology. You may now conclude the tutorial or try other using other bridge identification equipment to contact the vessel! Proper Radio Communications “Hailing vessel on a course of 250T and a speed of 15 kts this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, over.” Try out more bridge equipment Finish the Module

49. No. The information you’re providing was not gathered from the navigational radar. In addition, although the radio terminology was correct, the radio call was not specific enough. There are numerous vessels in the are who might also be white in color. Try another call. Proper Radio Communications “Hailing white vessel transiting outbound of Key West, this is Coast Guard Cutter ELM, over.” Try another call

50. Bridge-to-Bridge VHF Radios Proper Radio Communications The VHF bridge-to-bridge radio is the primary means in which you are going to communicate with the vessel you are attempting to identify, but it doesn’t provide any information about the identification of the vessel. Try another piece of equipment