page_title: Maritime call sign
hierarchical_section_title: Maritime call sign
caption_attribution_description: English: Cast-metal plate showing the radio call-sign "UKTY" assigned to the NS Arktika. The full text translates to "ATOMIC ICEBREAKER - 1974 - 'ARKTIKA' - UKTY". Русский: UKTY — позывные ледокола с 19хх по хххх года.
context_page_description: Maritime call signs are call signs assigned as unique identifiers to ships and boats. All radio transmissions must be individually identified by the call sign. Merchant and naval vessels are assigned call signs by their national licensing authorities.
context_section_description: Maritime call signs are call signs assigned as unique identifiers to ships and boats. All radio transmissions must be individually identified by the call sign. Merchant and naval vessels are assigned call signs by their national licensing authorities.
caption: Soviet Nuclear Icebreaker Arktika with call sign UKTY
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