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	FCC - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The GMDSS is an internationally recognized distress and radio communication safety system for ships replacing the previous ship to ship safety system, which relied on a manual Morse code system on 500 kHz and voice radiotelephony on Channel 16 and 2182 kHz.
		The GMDSS is mandated for ships internationally by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), 1974, as amended in 1988, and carries the force of an international treaty.
		If the GMDSS ship chooses at sea maintenance, then it must have a person holding a T-1, T-2, G, or GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License, who could be one of the GMDSS radio operators, the radio officers, or any other qualified member of the crew.
	wireless.fcc.gov /marine/gmdss.html (0 words)

	GMDSS Information
		GMDSS is designed to ensure maximum coverage of safety communications for all passenger vessels and cargo vessels of 300 GT or more engaged in international voyages.
		The major reason for the adoption of GMDSS is to guarantee that complying vessels will be able to communicate with a shore station or a ship at anytime, in case of distress or to exchange safety information.
		GMDSS was implemented on February 1, 1992 and has become mandatory for all new ships built after February 1, 1995 and for all ships by February 1, 1999unless this deadline is extended by the IMO, which does not seem likely at this time.
	www.atlanticrt.com /hseas/gmdss2.htm (420 words)

	GMDSS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Under the GMDSS, all passenger ships and all cargo ships over 300 gross tonnage on international voyages have to carry specified satellite and radiocommunications equipment, for sending and receiving distress alerts and maritime safety information, and for general communications.
		The GMDSS requirements are contained in Chapter IV of SOLAS on Radiocommunications and were adopted in 1988.
		Under the GMDSS requirements, all ships are required to be equipped with satellite emergency position-indicating radiobeacons (EPIRBs) and NAVTEX receivers, to automatically receive shipping safety information.
	www.imo.org /Safety/mainframe.asp?topic_id=389 (983 words)

	GMDSS - Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The GMDSS was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations with responsibility for ship safety and the prevention of marine pollution.
		GMDSS equipment still requires training - but systems can automatically send a ship's position, speed and call sign when a distress button is pressed and advances in technology mean normal voice communication can be used, for example to speak to a rescue coordination centre.
		The GMDSS installation on ships include one or more search and rescue radar transponders, devices which are used to locate survival craft or distressed vessels by creating a series of dots on a rescuing ship's 3 cm radar display.
	www.turkishpilots.org /DOCUMENTS/GMDSS_FAQ.html (2350 words)

	VHF GMDSS Simulator and Course - marine dsc vhf simulator for SRC
		VHF GMDSS Simulator and Course - marine dsc vhf simulator for SRC
		Run e-vhf gmdss course with e-vhf gmdss simulator
		You can work on voice communication, where you can learn to initiate calls to other vessels, Harbour Authorities, Marinas, and the Maritime Coastguard Agencies.
	www.egmdss.com (214 words)

	Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Overview - USCG Navigation Center
		The GMDSS provides for automatic distress alerting and locating in cases where a radio operator doesn't have time to send an SOS or MAYDAY call, and, for the first time, requires ships to receive broadcasts of maritime safety information which could prevent a distress from happening in the first place.
		The GMDSS consists of several systems, some of which are new, but many of which have been in operation for many years.
		The GMDSS consists of many separate systems which are being implemented in a coordinated and agreed-upon manner.
	www.navcen.uscg.gov /marcomms/gmdss/default.htm (600 words)

	What is GMDSS
		The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) forms Chapter IV of the SOLAS Convention and was introduced in stages between 1993 and 1 February 1999.
		The basic concept of GMDSS is that search and rescue authorities ashore, as well as shipping in the immediate vicinity of the ship in distress, will be rapidly alerted to a distress incident so that they can assist in a co-ordinated SAR operation with the minimum delay.
		Under IMO legislation, all passenger vessels had to be fitted with the necessary equipment by 1995, and all vessels over 300grt to be GMDSS equipped by the 1st February deadline.
	www.icselectronics.net /GMDSS.php (1362 words)

	Hodgens Yacht Insurance News- What is GMDSS from Inmarsat
		Under the GMDSS, all cargo ships of 300 gross registered tonnes and upwards and all passenger ships engaged on international voyages must be equipped with radio equipment that conforms to international standards as set out in the system.
		Ships fitted with GMDSS equipment are safer at sea - and more likely to receive assistance in the event of a distress - because the GMDSS provides for automatic distress alerting and locating when ship’s staff do not have time to send out a full distress call.
		The GMDSS was adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations with responsibility for ship safety and the prevention of marine pollution.
	www.yachtinsure.com /news-gmdss-inmarsat.htm (1122 words)

	NRE : GMDSS Operator's License (DO)
		The GMDSS is also required for operation of the new satellite-based marine emergency equipment.
		GMDSS operators are in the process of replacing all radiotelegraph operators as Morse code is being phased out on the high seas.
		GMDSS radio operating procedures and practices sufficient to show detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment.
	www.w5yi.org /page.php?id=40 (376 words)

	EB - GMDSS Ship Inspection Checklist
		The GMDSS replaces the ship-to-ship safety system that used manual Morse code with a ship-to-shore safety system that uses satellite and automated terrestrial communications systems.
		The GMDSS requires ships to carry various types of communications equipment depending upon the voyages of the ship rather than the gross tonnage.
		Two operators (GMDSS Radio Operator (13.2)) are required, one must be designated as the primary operator in times of distress.
	www.fcc.gov /eb/ShipInsp/gmdss.html (1914 words)

	Pat's Boating in Canada: GMDSS (USCG)
		GMDSS will be mandatory for all ships subject to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
		GMDSS applies system automation techniques to the traditional maritime VHF, MF, and HF bands, which previously required a continuous listening watch.
		GMDSS incorporates the Inmarsat and the EPIRB satellite systems to improve the reliability and effectiveness of the distress and safety system on a global basis.
	boating.ncf.ca /gmdss.html (1259 words)

	Navtronics - eLibrary/Resources (GMDSS)
		The GMDSS consists of several systems, some of which are new, but many of which have been in operation for many years.
		Three types of Inmarsat ship earth station terminals are recognized by the GMDSS: the Inmarsat A, B and C. The Inmarsat A and B, an updated version of the A, provide ship/shore, ship/ship and shore/ship telephone, telex and high-speed data services, including a distress priority telephone and telex service to and from rescue coordination centers.
		GMDSS sea areas serve two purposes: to describe areas where GMDSS services are available, and to define what GMDSS ships must carry.
	www.navtronics.com /gmdss.htm (2606 words)

	Search and Rescue
		GMDSS was developed through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and represents a significant change in the way maritime safety communications are conducted.
		All GMDSS ships must be capable of communicating with the shore and transmitting a distress alert by two different means.
		When a GMDSS distress alert is received, the centre must re-issue an "all ships" broadcast in the vicinity so that vessels in the immediate area are aware and can respond.
	www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca /sar/docs/gmdss_e.htm (1069 words)

	GMDSS radio courses - for yachtsmen
		In other words, every ship is able, irrespective of the area in which it operates, to perform those communication functions which are essential for the safety of the ship itself and of other ships operating in the same area.
		GMDSS also changes the nature of Routine and Safety Radio operation.
		The RYA VHF including GMDSS marine radio operator's certificate / licence is required by anyone wishing to operate a VHF DSC marine radio from onboard a boat.
	www.yachtcom.co.uk /marineradiocourses/index.html (589 words)

	RYA VHF Radio - GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) Courses and Updates
		Some elements of the pre-GMDSS (VHF only) means of communication are still pertinent but it is likely that there will be an increasing imperative for the yachtsman to participate in the new system if he wants to be certain of the ability to send an effective distress message, should the need arise.
		Students will be able to practice procedures using SIMRAD V.H.F; D.S.C. and G.M.D.S.S. equipment fitted with dummy loads in order that they may be operated in the classroom environment.
		Students should become familiar with the phonetic alphabet which is in the booklet.
	www.bishamabbeysailing.co.uk /vhf.html (539 words)

	gmdss
		However, 'Global' means world wide, and GMDSS is now fully in use and applicable in almost all countries with coastal areas.
		Formal training for a GMDSS operator certificate is very expensive and the course duration is 2 or 3 weeks.
		The Maritime Law says GMDSS is only compulsory for vessels over 300 tonnes, or for vessels carrying more than 12 passengers.
	www.rcyc.co.za /gmdss.html (437 words)

	GMDSS Concepts
		The major difference between the GMDSS and its predecessor systems is that the radio communications equipment to be fitted to a GMDSS ship is determined by the ship's area of operation, rather than by its size.
		GMDSS vessels operating in or through those areas are required to fit A3 equipment.
		Each of the countries contracting to the SOLAS Convention (basically, all of the world's major shipping nations) are required to enforce the equipping of vessels sailing under their flag with GMDSS and also provide suitable GMDSS shore-based infrastructure.
	www.gmdss.com.au /concepts.htm (672 words)

	OMM-JCOMM-GMDSS / GMDSS
		The GMDSS communications system under SOLAS complements the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979, which was adopted to develop a global SAR plan.
		Under the GMDSS requirements, all ships are required to be equipped with Inmarsat and/or NAVTEX receivers, to automatically receive MSI.
		At the moment, most fishing vessels and recreational boaters are not required to participate in the GMDSS.
	weather.gmdss.org /gmdss.html (252 words)

	GMDSS
		GMDSS goals are defined in the International Convention for the The Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) and affects vessels over 300 gross tons and passenger vessels of any size.
		GMDSS operated in parallel with other systems for delivery of MSI until February 1999 when GMDSS became the primary international means for disseminating MSI to mariners.
		Waivers for inoperative GMDSS equipment which can not be repaired prior to scheduled sailing should be requested of the FCC by phone or email to Ghassan Khalek (202-418-2771, gkhalek@fcc.gov, 202-418-2643(fax)) identifying other systems available, planned repair date, duration of next voyage, destination etc.
	www.nws.noaa.gov /om/marine/gmdss.htm (503 words)

	Rules Applicable To The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
		The GMDSS Radio Operator's License qualifies personnel as GMDSS radio operator for the purposes of operating GMDSS radio installation, including basic equipment adjustments as denoted in knowledge requirements specified in 13.21 of this chapter.
		(c) While at sea, all adjustments of radio installations, servicing, or maintenance of such installations that may affect the proper operation of the GMDSS station must be performed by, or under the immediate supervision and responsibility of, a qualified GMDSS radio maintainer as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.
		A record must be kept, as required by the Radio Regulations and 80.409 (a), (b) and (e), of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication service which appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea.
	ntl.bts.gov /DOCS/gmdssreg.html (8012 words)

	GMDSS: A work in progress?
		Cohn says that current GMDSS equipment typically "includes commercial equipment that has not been designed for the rigors of the maritime environment," and incorporates a general purpose computer that is used to run non-GMDSS applications.
		GMDSS AND VESSELS UNDER 300 GT Small commercial vessels under 300 gt are not subject to the SOLAS requirements mandating GMDSS equipment.
		GMDSS compliant ships will not be required to maintain a continuous voice watch on Channel 16 after February 1, 1999.
	www.marinelog.com /DOCS/sat2.html (921 words)

	GMDSS TUTOR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The GMDSS Tutor gives a `guided tour` through GMDSS and allows trainees to familiarise themselves with the operation of the system without the need to refer to the `real` equipment.
		GMDSS 'Tutor' can be used to prepare the trainee for college courses or to continue the training after certification on board.
		The GMDSS Tutor represents a trainee workplace of GMDSS simulator TGS 2000 in stand-alone mode.
	www.transas.com.cn /product/gmdss_tutor.htm (210 words)

	Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
		The GMDSS is a system put in place internationally to enable rapid alerting of a marine distress situation to take place.
		From the 1st February 1999, GMDSS was fully implemented.
		Maritime Communications Stations operate on the HF GMDSS frequencies and broadcast weather reports and navigational warnings at scheduled times.
	members.tripod.com /coastradio/gmdss.html (297 words)

	GMDSS Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The provisions relationg to GMDSS in the revised 1974 SOLAS Convention came into force on February 1, 1992.
		A major principle of the GMDSS, is that any ship, in any sea area, shall be able to operate all means of communication regarded as important to itself and other ships in the same area.
		In order to ensure that the required communication functions are available at all times, duplicates of vital functions such as alerting, warning and communications are included.
	www.cmi.edu.jm /gmdss.htm (278 words)

	Houston Marine STCW-95-GMDSS Regulations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To receive a STCW-95 Endorsement with GMDSS authority, all deck officers serving on board vessels equipped with GMDSS must complete a U.S. Coast Guard approved course for GMDSS Operator Training in addition to holding the FCC license.
		By February 1, 1999, all ships subject to the SOLAS Convention are required to be outfitted with GMDSS equipment, including all US ships of 300 or more gross tons and certain passenger ships.
		By February 1, 2002, all officers serving on a GMDSS equipped vessel must also have completed resident training at a U.S. Coast Guard approved GMDSS Course.
	www.houstonmarine.com /USCGApprovedCourses/GMDSSRegulations.asp (183 words)

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