Name : Hanafi

Class : DPII/T NIS.16.3.21.017/T

Subject : English’s MARITIM

ASSASMENT V

Communication tools help you stay connected to the center to provide regular condition and
position updates. Then, if, for example, there is a looming danger, you can immediately ask
for help. At least these are four communication tools that must always be on standby on a
board, such as:

1) Telegraph
Ever watched a movie where someone on board received a message of some kind of
code on paper? Most likely he used the telegraph. This one device functions to send
and receive messages in the form of Morse code remotely using radio wave
frequencies. You may know Morse code as a code that many student scouts do using a
special flag. Now, in ship communication, Morse code is usually present in the form
of lines and dots to convey a message or information.

2) Marine VHF Radio

This one communication tool is very useful in emergency situations. There is even a
coast guard who always monitors for 24 hours. Each ship is recommended to have
two marine VHF radio devices in order to stand by on two important channels. The
first is channel 16 which is used for circumstances and emergency calls to safety
alerts. Meanwhile, the second channel is channel 13 which is usually used to
communicate between ships in the middle of the sea, especially when there is
important information.

3) Hand-Held VHF Radio

With a maximum output of 6 Watts, the hand-held VHF radio tends to be low in
power and a short antenna. As a result, communication can only be carried out if each
device holder, also known as HT, is a maximum of 5 miles from each other. If you
want to communicate over a longer range, you usually have to have an external
antenna attached to the HT. Due to its limited functionality, HT is usually used as an
emergency backup device for boat radios. Moreover, the battery age is quite varied so
that it can be selected as needed. Some come with large transmission power, others
are equipped with a battery saver circuit so that they can turn off the receiver to save
power.

4) Satelite Phone
When caught in an unfortunate situation aboard a boat, you might think that you could
seek help right away by communicating on a regular cell phone. Yes, it is possible.
However, keep in mind that cell phones have more limited coverage so you may not
be able to make calls. Instead, you need a satellite phone. Unlike satellite phones
which place the base transceiver station on the ground, satellite phones put the base
transceiver station in the air. As a result, satellite phones have a wider range, allowing
you to communicate in places that are not normally covered by cell phones, from
mountainous areas to the sea. Safety is the main thing that must be considered when
driving, especially for those of you who drive by boat. The four communication tools
above can help you get help in case something goes wrong while the ship is sailing.