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Originally Posted by Airwaves
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So, we still have TWO questions pending. Why don't MP boats have VHF Marine radios, and DID the NHMPHQ issue a marine warning broadcast today?
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Well I'm not with the NHMP (nor do I play one on TV) but I can guess as well as the next guy. They don't have VHF radios because they aren't needed and cost $$. Last I knew the NHMP are not commercial vessels, they'd fall into the category of Gov't use. I can't see the USCG regs as being applicable even on those boats operating off the coast.
As for #2 ... Probably not and because it's not in their charter. Same deal as towing. Frankly they are ample ways to get weather info these days from sources whose job it is to provide weather info. I'm not sure I'd want the NHMP to get into that "business" short of extreme emergency.