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Shore Based Maintenance of GMDSS equipment

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 following methods should be used on ships navigating in sea areas A3 and A4: qualified maintenance and repair at sea; shore based maintenance; duplication of equipment.

When the vessel is operating in the sea areas A1 and A2, it is sufficient to use one of these methods, or a combination of them, by the decision of the Administration.

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Annual Radio & AIS Surveys. How they are conducted on ships

Regular and detailed inspections of ships and their equipment can significantly reduce the number of emergencies at sea, ensure the safety of ...

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Daily, weekly or monthly: how often the GMDSS equipment should be tested on board the ship

GMDSS equipment must work properly to perform the functions assigned to it. To ensure this, regular testing of the ship's radio ...

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Types of navigation equipment used on modern ships. An overview

The navigation equipment of the vessel consists of a set of devices that determine the ship's position, speed, course, and also ensure ...

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Frequencies for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Since its inception, radio has been used to save lives at sea. After the tragedy with the Titanic, the International Conference on ...

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A system that saves lives. Statistics & facts about the Cospas-Sarsat and 406 MHz distress beacons

Cospas-Sarsat is an international satellite-based system. It detects and locates the radio beacons activated by persons, aircraft or ...

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How will the GMDSS change after its modernization? 5 key points to know

For more than 30 years, the GMDSS has been ensuring the safety of navigation by providing emergency communications for ships at sea. However, over ...

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Second Generation of Cospas-Sarsat Beacons - will it be introduced in 2021?

The Second Generation Beacon (SGB) is a product that has been expected in the maritime industry in the last ...

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