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GMDSS manual : global maritime distress and safety system

Title
GMDSS manual : global maritime distress and safety system / International Maritime Organization.
Author
International Maritime Organization.
Publication
London : IMO, International Maritime Organization, 2013.

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Description
vii, 800 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps; 31 cm
Summary
IMO IF970E GMDSS Manual, 2013 Edition 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 2013 edition is fully updated and 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 giving the technical detail of the radio equipment The Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information (2010) The NaVTEX Manual (2012) The International SafetyNET Manual (2011) the current GMDSS Master Plan giving the details of the coastal infrastructure and services provided by member administrations 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.
Alternative Title
Global maritime distress and safety system manual
Subjects
Genre/Form
Handbooks and manuals.
Note
  • "IMO publication sales no.: IF970E"--Title page verso.
Contents
Part 1. Introduction -- Part 2. Basic concept of the GMDSS -- Part 3. Communications systems in the GMDSS -- Part 4. GMDSS equipment carriage requirements -- Part 5. Operational procedures for the GMDSS -- Part 6. Shore-based SAR communication network and operation -- Part 7. Master plan for the GMDSS -- Part 8. Maintenance of equipment in the GMDSS.
Call Number
JBG 17-32
ISBN
  • 9789280115758
  • 9280115758
OCLC
869755341
Author
International Maritime Organization.
Title
GMDSS manual : global maritime distress and safety system / International Maritime Organization.
Imprint
London : IMO, International Maritime Organization, 2013.
Edition
2013 ed., 7th ed.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Research Call Number
JBG 17-32
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