The Australian Maritime Safety Authority highlights the importance of a two-way communication between the parent vessel and their dories or tenders, to boost safety and “be there” to assist or in case of an urgent medical help.
Specifically, a VHF marine radio is the best way for the parent vessel to know where their dories or tenders are.
The installation of a fixed or acquiring a portable VHF marine radio on board all tenders enables the crew to be in touch and be able to communicate in case of...
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