A handheld VHF radio, like the Icom M94D used for example in this video, proves to be an essential bit of boating equipment. It is more convenient than a phone for calling a fuel dock or marina. And, ...

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Auxiliary & Boating Safety (CG-BSX) has issued a new Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 20-20) from related to performing a VHF Marine Radio Check. The MSIB was ...

Sea Tow Services International, Inc., a leading professional marine assistance provider in the USA, says that the number of stations transmitting its free Automated Radio Check service in coastal and ...

When an emergency arises, there’s no time to get out your owner’s manual to learn how to send a distress message. Boating safety begins with preparation. Make sure your emergency electronics equipment ...

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – U.S. Coast Guard officials are urging all mariners in Hilton Head and Beaufort to inspect their VHF marine radios. It comes after the Coast Guard said they have received ...