UK waters

The international channels, plus these.

• 16
  Distress and urgency calls; keep a listening watch. The Coastguard announces safety information here.
• 62 · 63 · 64
  The Coastguard reads safety information and weather after the call on 16; sometimes on 10.
• 80
  Marinas and yacht clubs.
• M · M2
  Marinas and yacht clubs, in UK waters only.

Harbour and port operations channels are on the chart and in the almanac.

Source: Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Ofcom ship radio licence guidance.

Checked against the official sources on 25 October 2026. Channels change: the official notice wins over this page.