VHF Radio Frequencies

Darwin VTS maintains a continuous listening watch on channels 16 (Distress, Safety and Calling) and 10 (primary port operations working channel) - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All vessels required to report to Darwin VTS in accordance with section 3.3 above shall, at all times, maintain a listening watch on channels 16 and 10.

Additionally, all other vessels operating within the port limits shall maintain a listening watch on channel 10 whilst underway or at anchor.

The following table contains the VHF channels utilised within the port and their primary use:

VHF Channel	Used for	Primary use
06	DPC Lockmaster for Frances Bay Marina	Communications with vessels entering or leaving Frances Bay mooring basin
08	Tipperary Waters Lockmaster	Communications with vessels entering or leaving Tipperary Waters marina
09	Darwin LNG	Wickham Point operations
10	All vessels	Darwin VTS working channel and primary port operations
11	Cullen Bay Lockmaster	Communication with vessel entering and leaving Cullen Bay marine
12 and 13	Tugs	Ship manoeuvring with the assistance of tugs
14 and 69	Naval vessels	Navy port working frequency
16	All vessels	[International] distress, safety and calling
68	Bayview Marina Lockmaster	Communications with vessels entering and leaving Bayview marina
72	All vessels	Ship to Ship, and Aus. Customs

When VHF radio is used between vessels for the purpose of discussing and agreeing special passing arrangements in order to remove the risk of collision, such communications shall be conducted on channel10 to ensure that Darwin VTS and other port users are aware of each vessel’s intention.

VHF Radio Frequencies

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