The survey of the radio equipment of ships under GMDSS is mandatory according to the requirements of IMO and each country’s national authorities.
It should be carried out by qualified inspectors with a degree in radio engineering who have certificates of completion of the ship inspection course.
Spoiler alert: Forget about the mobile phone and use the VHF radio when it comes to communication to save your life in an emergency ...
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a worldwide system that provides critical communication in emergency situations. ...
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), as it is known, has been undergoing a large-scale modernization in the last ...
In order to ensure the operability of GMDSS radio equipment (under SOLAS-74/88, Regulations IV/15.6 and 15.7), at least two of the ...
Regular and detailed inspections of ships and their equipment can significantly reduce the number of emergencies at sea, ensure the safety of ...
GMDSS equipment must work properly to perform the functions assigned to it. To ensure this, regular testing of the ship's radio ...
The navigation equipment of the vessel consists of a set of devices that determine the ship's position, speed, course, and also ensure ...