IMO: VHF radiocommunication equipment to be updated after 1 January 2028
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), approved comprehensive guidance regarding VHF radiocommunication equipment.
Read moreThe Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), approved comprehensive guidance regarding VHF radiocommunication equipment.
Read moreThe IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10, took place 10 to 19 May 2023 where matters related to the safety of pilot transfer arrangements were discussed, highlighting the need to revise SOLAS regulation V/23.
Read moreIACS will participate in the tenth session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 10).
Read moreThe IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 will take place 10 – 19 May 2023 where all matters related to navigation and communication, search and rescue and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System will be discussed.
Read moreHong Kong Merchant Shipping, has released an information note on the revised GMDSS Operating Guidance for Ships in Distress Situations.
Read moreThe Liberia Maritime Authority has issued a Notice to highlight that a record of all incidents connected with the radio communication service shall be kept onboard. This applies to all vessels equipped with ship radio stations including GMDSS ship radio stations.
Read moreFalse distress alerts activated from VHF DSC, MF/HF DSC, recognized ship earth station (SES) and EPIRBs may impose a considerable and unnecessary burden on Rescue Coordination Centers.
Read moreInmarsat and SeaFocus will examine data from Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) calls made to Inmarsat in order to provide insights into safety trends and reveal patterns at a local and global level.
Read moreShipping has traditionally been slow in integrating technological developments, but maritime communications are certainly not a representative case. From flag semaphores, as a primary means of ships’ communication, to the GMDSS, the evolution of maritime communications has been long.
Read moreFollowing a comprehensive review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), the IMO MSC 105 adopted a set of amendments to complete the work on modernization of the GMDSS and to enable the future use of modern communication systems in the GMDSS whilst removing obsolete requirements.
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