Notes:

MRCC Moskva is responsible for co-ordinating Search and Rescue operations and liaising with Search and Rescue services of neighbouring countries in accordance with intergovernmental agreements. A network of coast radio stations maintains a continuous listening watch on international distress frequencies. - - NORTHERN SEAS - The following frequencies are reserved for distress calls and are not to be used for general communication: 6211 kHz, 4138 kHz & 500 kHz. In all areas except Beloye More and Barents Sea a three minute watch will be maintained on 500 kHz from 15 min past each hour and on 6211 kHz and 4138 kHz from 45 min past each hour. - - ANM 49/07