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Digital Selective Calling can auto-alert Coast Guard with MMSI-registered boats—file MMSI and connect GPS when installing fixed radios. Handhelds may lack DSC; know your unit limits.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
