II970E GMDSS Manual, 2019 Edition

The 2019 edition includes:

- A description of the development and the concepts of the GMDSS

- A description of the components of the GMDSS, the carriage requirements and the operational procedures

- Excerpts from the relevant SOLAS regulations for the GMDSS

- Supporting resolutions and circulars relevant to the GMDSS

- The IMO performance standards and related ITU-R Recommendations, including technical details of the radio equipment

- Information on promulgation of maritime safety information (MSI) and the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service

- The NAVTEX Manual (2017)

- The International SafetyNET Manual (2017) and related amendments

- Interim guidance on technical requirements for Inmarsat Fleet Safety service

- Interim Iridium SafetyCast service manual

- The current GMDSS Master Plan giving the details of the coastal infrastructure and services provided by Member States

- Extracts from the ITU-R Radio Regulations giving the radio regulatory background.

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

ISBN 9789280117219