Author : International Maritime Organization
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,57 MB
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : Distress signals
ISBN : 9789280115734
This useful A4 portrait card provides guidance on distress alerts. A tough plastic lamination (you can write the ship's name, call sign and MMSI on it with any pen) and strips of double-sided adhesive tape on the back make the card ideal for display on the ships's bridges and other suitable locations
Author : Organización Marítima Internacional
Publisher :
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 27,68 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Robert J. Meurn
Publisher : Schiffer + ORM
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 14,50 MB
Release : 2009-07-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1507300603
Seafarers must be prepared to cope with the worst situations that the sea can offer. In this new edition, Meurn gives seamen the most up-to-date information in avoiding and dealing with dangers at sea. Topics include abandon ship procedures, crew overboard, search and rescue techniques, and survival methods. Since this book can be used as a text for those preparing to be Coast Guard certified lifeboatmen, the appendices contain lifeboat, rescue boat, and rigid life raft equipment descriptions, inspection guidelines, and sample Coast Guard examination questions and answers.
Author : Royal Yachting Association
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 36,25 MB
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
This handy book for the leisure user is a quick-reference guide to radio procedures (including Urgency, Safety, and Distress messaging); installing and maintaining a VHF radio; the licensing requirements, and GMDSS including Navtex. It also features useful extras, including prowords, the phonetic alphabet and numerals, and two sample Distress Procedure Cards for vessels with and without DSC. Chapters include: GMDSS Radio Procedures Installation and Maintenance, and Licensing The look and feel of the layout has benefitted from an overall redesign, making even the most complicated subject easily understandable. This makes the RYA Handy Guide to Marine Radio an even more user friendly aid to marine radio usage than ever before. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
Author : Sue Fletcher
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 19,71 MB
Release : 2002-05-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071388023
GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) and VHF (Very High Frequency) radiotelephone are integral components of the worldwide marine radio communications system. Nearly six million U.S. and Canadian recreational sail- and powerboats carry VHF radios. Endorsed by the U.S. Coast Guard and written by a navigation VHF-DSC radio trainer, this userfriendly guide gets boaters quickly up to speed on both analog and digital VHF radiotelephone usage. Its straightforward, nontechnical coverage, "Geek-speak" boxed definitions, quick reference chart, and more make it easy for readers to quickly master and get the most out of their radios.
Author : International Maritime Organization
Publisher :
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 33,33 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Airplane crash survival
ISBN :
Author : Graham D. Lees
Publisher : Informa Law from Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,17 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Artificial satellites in navigation
ISBN : 9781843117971
Handbook for Marine Radio Communication, Fifth Edition updates the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) rules, regulations, and procedures in light of the revised regulations introduced by the International Telecommunication Union in 2008. It is an incomparable reference source for all vessels using maritime radio communication systems. This fifth edition details recent changes in operating procedures to GMDSS, improvements to communication equipment, and the new opportunities they provide. This includes Ship Security Alerting System, Long Range Identification and Tracking, Automatic Identification System-Search and Rescue Transmitters, Iridium communication services, and amendments to GMDSS certification. The book continues to be a useful teaching aid for all GMDSS topics. This book provides full access to referenced material including comprehensive contact details of pertinent organizations, relevant regulatory authorities, and service providers. The enhanced format, larger
Author : Graham Lees
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 48,88 MB
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 1134463847
This new edition explains the GMDSS rules, regulations and procedures. The book contains the regulations drawn from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and it is a useful teaching aid for GMDSS topics thoroughly updated to explain: significant changes in operating procedures to GMDSS, improvements to communication equipment and the new opportunities they provide, including: Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Inmarsat Fleet services amendments to GMDSS radio maintenance certificate. Also expanded to include sections on use of radio for: piracy and armed robbery attacks at sea, medical advice and assistance, Mede Vac; and contains updated and extended contact details of important organisations relevant to GMDSS.
Author : G.D. Lees
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 11,20 MB
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 1317660307
This bestselling book provides an incomparable reference source for all vessels using maritime radio communication systems, which are now a legislative requirement. It includes exhaustive coverage of all UK and international regulations relating to modern maritime communications, such as the crucial GMDSS, all contained within one singular volume. This sixth edition has been fully updated to take into account major developments over the last five years, in particular the revised regulations introduced by the International Telecommunication Union in 2012. The authors deliver an authoritative guide to the complicated and changing world of radio communications, including: The very latest technological advances in terrestrial and satellite communications Changes to the international VHF channel allocation and channel spacing The major overhaul of the organisational structure of the UK Coastguard service Substantial enhancements to the eLoran services The changing complexities of voyage planning Large diagrams, an extensive index and fully-updated appendices This is a definitive guide for today’s maritime communications industry, including ship owners, ship managers, coast guards, seafarers, students of maritime communications, as well as the recreational sector.
Author : International Maritime Organization
Publisher :
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 44,61 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
The GMDSS Manual provides, In a single comprehensive publication, An explanation of the principles upon which the GMDSS is based, The radiocommunication requirements and recommendations for its implementation, The operational performance standards and technical specifications to be met by GMDSS equipment, And The procedures for and method of operation of the various radio services which form the GMDSS And The Master Plan For The GMDSS.
