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ISBN10: 0071463186 | ISBN13: 9780071463188
ISBN10: 0071463186
ISBN13: 9780071463188
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The new digital Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(GMDSS) is revolutionizing emergency communications and international search-and-rescue at sea. Clearly and concisely, this one-of-a-kind guide presents what you should know about using digital marine radios for emergency assistance and enhanced safety.
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: What is GMDSS?Communications at Sea: A Brief History
Evolution of GMDSS
What Makes GMDSS a Superior System?
Sea Areas
Choosing the Correct Band
When Will GMDSS be Activated?
Chapter 2: VHF-DSC Outfitting
Features of VHF-DSC
Choosing a VHF-DSC Radio
Registering Your Radio
The Ship Station License
Installing a VHF-DSC Radio
Testing DSC Capabilities
Chapter 3: VHF-DSC Use – Routine Communications
Maritime Radiotelephone Frequencies
Watch Requirements
Calling Frequencies
Selecting the Working Channel
Procedures for Calling—Voice
Procedures for Calling—DSC
Procedures for Fleet Calling—DSC
Chapter 4: VHF-DSC Use—Emergency Procedures
A Digital Distress Broadcast is the Most Efficient Way to Call for Assistance
The Undesignated Distress Alert
The Designated Distress Alert
Acknowledging a Distress Alert
Relaying a Distress Call
Canceling a Valid Distress Alert
Canceling a False Distress Alert
Maintaining Radio Silence
Direction Finding
Prudence
Closure of a Distress Situation
Urgency and Safety Alerts
Chapter 5: Port Operations – Voice, Digital and AIS Systems
Coping with Crowded Harbor Traffic
Channel 13
Channels 06 and 22A
The Automatic Identification System
Chapter 6: MF/HF Services for Sea Areas A2 and A3
Boating Further Offshore
Calling and Distress Frequencies
Distress and Calling Procedures
Chapter 7: Inmarsat, NAVTEX, SafetyNET and Amver for Sea
Area A3
Inmarsat Network
NAVTEX
SafetyNET
Amver
Chapter 8: EPIRBs, SARTs and Other Useful Tools
The Emergency Position-indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
Personal Locator and Man Overboard Beacons
Search and Rescue Transponders
Appendix 1. VHF Radiotelephone Frequencies – United States
Appendix 2. VHF Radiotelephone Frequencies—Canada
Appendix 3. VHF Radiotelephone Frequencies—InternationalAppendix 4. MF Single-sideband Marine Radiotelephone Frequencies
Appendix 5. HF Single-sideband Marine Radiotelephone Channels
Appendix 6. Emergency Radio Procedures
Appendix 7. Mayday Template
Glossary
References
Index
About the US Power Squadrons
CD-ROM Instructions
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