Logging on and off

Use your marine radio to log on and log off with the local marine rescue group every time you go out on a boat.

Logging on ensures that someone always knows where you are and will take action if you don’t return on time.

How to log on

To log on select the call frequency of the local marine rescue group, and provide details of:

• Your vessel call sign
• Your departure time and location
• Your destination
• Number of adults and children on board
• How much fuel you have
• Your expected return time

Example of log on call

"Marine Rescue, this is (vessel name and/or call sign) over."

Wait for the reply.

"Marine Rescue, this is (vessel name and/or call sign) departing from (departure location) at (departure time) and heading to (destination)"

"Estimated return time 1430 hours."

"Two people on board."

"120 litres of fuel."

"Over.”

When Marine Rescue acknowledges, say:

"Thank you, out."

How to log off

Logging off is as important as logging on. 

If you do not log off, the marine rescue group will take action to find you, wasting time and resources.

The radio frequency and procedure is the same as for the log on.

Example of log off call

"Marine Rescue, this is (vessel name and/or call sign) over."

Wait for the reply.

“Marine Rescue, this is (vessel name and/or call sign) safely back, logging off for the day."

"Thank you, over.”

Trip planner fridge magnet

A fridge magnet is available for you to fill out your trip details on and give to a responsible person. Please email your mailing address to edboat@transport.wa.gov.au for a magnet.