Can cellular telephones/mobile phones be used instead of VHF radio?
Larger vessels must have the radio equipment specified in the GMDSS regulations. For smaller vessels, not covered by the GMDSS, most coastal authorities do not recommend cellular telephones as a substitute for the marine radio distress and safety systems in the VHF maritime radio band. A VHF radio is more advantageous in that it can also help ensure that storm warning and other urgent marine information broadcasts are received. Furthermore, VHF radio can be used worldwide.
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