Changes to the VHF channels of the Finnish maritime safety radio, Turku Radio on 16 November 2022

The VHF channels of the Finnish maritime safety radio, Turku Radio, will change.

From 16 November 2022 at 09:00 UTC, the VHF channels will change on the following stations:

There will be no changes to the VHF channels at other base stations.

The channel change at the above base stations is due to the international harmonisation of radio communication channels harmonising the VHF frequencies for maritime radio traffic according to their intended use (IMO standard).

Turku Radio is responsible for safety broadcasts along the Finnish coast, including navigational warnings, maritime weather forecasts and ice reports. During winter, Turku Radio also broadcasts the vessel and route information on behalf of the icebreakers. If necessary, Turku Radio supports the Finnish Border Guard in ensuring emergency radio communications within Finland’s territorial waters. Turku Radio also receives reports on defective aids to navigation. Turku Radio is operated by Fintraffic's vessel traffic centre, which is on duty on the channels around the clock.