Doug Kanter wrote:




If you're in tight quarters with noplace to go, will any of these vessels
respond to VHF calls for advice on how to proceed?


They should, BUT, even though they have multiple radios on the bridge
which should be tuned to 16,13, sometimes they may be on another working
channel, for, say the tugs or pilots, etc., with the ones you need,
turned down.
Try and learn the other possibles for your area, and if you need to use
them, make it short and sweet.

otn