RDOCAL

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Object Class: Radio calling?in point Acronym: RDOCAL Code: 104

Set Attribute_A: catcgo; catvsl; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; TRAFIC;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

Also called radio reporting points, they have been established in certain busy waterways and port approaches to assist traffic control. On passing these points or crossing a defined line defined types of vessels or vessels carrying specified cargoes are required to report on VHF to a Traffic Control Centre. (adapted from IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)

References:

INT 1: IM 40;

M-4: 488;

Remarks:

The attribute “orientation” (ORIENT) encodes the orientation of the traffic flow at that point.

Distinction: radio station; pilot boarding place;

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David	Ricardo	Rolando	Jens
DA Y/N	RF Y/N	RR Y/N	JSF Y/N