Who helps, who opens
Contacts
Emergency and area contacts plus locks & movable bridges. With an active route you can show the points along the way specifically.
Important contacts
Seenotruf weltweit (GMDSS)
VHF channel 16 (voice) / channel 70 (DSC alert)
Seenotleitung Bremen (MRCC / DGzRS)
Sea emergency North/Baltic Sea
Bremerhaven Weser Traffic
VTS outer/lower Weser
German Bight Traffic
VTS German Bight
Jade Traffic
VTS Jade / Wilhelmshaven
Kustwacht Nederland (JRCC Den Helder)
Sea emergency / coastguard NL
VHF channels & numbers without warranty – confirm in the nautical guide / Notices to Mariners.
VHF – the key channels
Distress, urgency and calling channel (voice) – keep watch
DSC digital alert (no voice)
Bridge-to-bridge / manoeuvre coordination commercial traffic
Intership safety communication (international)
Common marina/harbour channel (varies by region)
Internationally valid rules of thumb. Local channels (VTS, locks, marinas) are charted or shown on the respective entry.
Locks & bridges in the area
Plan a route on the map to see locks & bridges along the way.
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Source: OpenStreetMap (Overpass). Contact details/opening hours only if entered there – if in doubt check the official body (RWS/WSV).