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GMDSS

GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM

MANUAL
2015 EDITION

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The GMDSS Manual provides, in a single comprehensive publication,
an explanation of the principles upon which the GMDSS is based, the
radiocommunication requirements and recommendations for its implementation,
the operational performance standards and technical specifications to be met by
GMDSS equipment, and the procedures for and method of operation of the various
radio services which form the GMDSS and the Master Plan for the GMDSS.
The 2015 edition is fully updated and includes:

A description of the development The Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on


and the concepts of the GMDSS Maritime Safety Information (2015)
A description of the components of The NAVTEX Manual (2012)
the GMDSS, the carriage The International SafetyNET Manual
requirements and the operational (2011)
procedures
The current GMDSS Master Plan
Excerpts from the relevant SOLAS giving the details of the coastal
regulations for the GMDSS infrastructure and services provided
Supporting resolutions and circulars by member administrations
relevant to the GMDSS Extracts from the ITU-R Radio
The IMO performance standards and Regulations giving the radio
related ITU-R Recommendations regulatory background.
giving the technical detail of the
radio equipment

The Manual is intended for use by ship personnel, shore operators, trainers,
administrations, regulators and anyone else concerned with ship communication.

Sales number: IG970E


ISBN: 978-92-801-1624-3
Available in English only

Available online as a download

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