GMDSS Explained: SOLAS Chapter IV, Sea Areas, Equipment and Distress Communications
GMDSS is the global maritime communications framework for distress alerting, search and rescue coordination and maritime safety information. This Tide Signal Academy guide explains SOLAS Chapter IV, sea areas A1–A4, VHF/MF/HF DSC, recognized satellite services, EPIRBs, SART and AIS-SART, NAVTEX, reserve power, radio logs, distress procedures, maintenance, Port State Control and the latest GMDSS regulatory developments.
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