What are the Functional Requirements of GMDSS equipments ?

  1. Transmission of ship to shore distress alert by at least two separate and independent means, each using a different radio communication.
  2. Reception of shore – to ship distress alerts.
  3. Transmission and reception of Ship to ship distress alert.
  4. Transmission and reception of SAR (Search and rescue) coordinating communication.
  5. Transmission and reception of on-scene communication (At the point distress location)
  6. Transmission and reception of signals for locating.
  7. Transmission and reception of MSI (Maritime safety Information).
  8. Transmission and reception of general radio – communication to and from shore based radio system or networks; and
  9. Transmission and reception of bridge to bridge communications.

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