Marine Radio Information
Marine Rescue Geraldton monitors local marine radio channels to help keep track of vessels on the water.
Before heading out, make sure your radio is working and you know which channel to use.
Key information:
✓ Log on and off using the correct radio channel - Ch 81 or Ch 81, refer to map below.
✓ Keep your radio on while on the water
✓ Use the appropriate emergency channel if needed (Ch 16)
Channel 16:
Whole state channel, monitored locally by Marine Rescue Geraldton and statewide by WA Water Police
Channel 82:
Working channel for Geraldton Marine Rescue
Channel 81:
Geraldton Marine Rescue repeater station on the Abrolhos Islands
Channel 72:
Geraldton Chit Chat
Before heading out, logging on with Marine Rescue Geraldton means someone knows where you are, where you’re headed, and when you’re due back.
No one plans to break down or end up in trouble, but if something does go wrong, logging on gives us a starting point to find you quickly. It only takes a minute and could make all the difference.
Not sure how it works? Read our step by step guide on why logging on matters and exactly how to do it.