NEW MANUAL GMDSS by IMO
OLIVIER F6DGU
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a complete
revision of its comprehensive handbook on the global maritime distress
and safety system (GMDSS), the GMDSS Manual. The intent of the new
GMDSS Manual (formerly the GMDSS Handbook) is to provide, in a single
comprehensive publication, an explanation of the principles on 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
Manual is intended for use by ship personnel, shore operators,
trainers, administrations, regulators and anyone else concerned with
ship communication. The Manual is available from authorized
distributors of IMO publications and via IMO's Online Bookshop.
(marinelink.com)