The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Abstract
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is discussed with respect to its initial planning, the communication network, and other details, including the fully automated Maritime Safety Information service and the implementation of the whole system. GMDSS is the result of international cooperation over a period of about 10 years and provides the maritime community with an integrated distress and safety communication system which significantly enhances the safety of life and property in the harsh environment of the sea. Probably the most essential element of the GMDSS is the provision of an adequate communication network which will permit ships in need of assistance to notify responsible authorities, discuss the help they need, and allow the search and rescue activities to be coordinated by the most appropriate center.
- Publication:
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ITU Telecommunication Journal
- Pub Date:
- August 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990ITUTJ..57..537K
- Keywords:
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- Communication Networks;
- Maritime Satellites;
- Safety Factors;
- Satellite Communication;
- Communication Equipment;
- International Cooperation;
- Onboard Equipment;
- Position Indicators;
- Radio Equipment;
- Rescue Operations;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking