VHF radios are located on the bridge. The principal system components are located in the Radio Room. Additionally, a credit card phone for personal use is available. Telex messages are received and printed automatically. Outgoing telexes are composed at the main terminal.
Persons ashore dial the ship as an international telephone call.
Calls from the ship are similarly made from either the Radio Room or from the remote location. Facsimile messages make use of a voice channel. Both incoming and outgoing facsimiles are handled in the familiar manner as used ashore. All business traffic will be charged to the scientist's project. All personal traffic must be charged on a credit card or be made collect.