The Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)
- the maritime equivalent to the emergency services number
- provides a fast & efficient way of calling for assistance at sea whatever the size of craft or its location Denise Brehaut explains the operation of the system as a whole & clearly outlines the procedures required to get help quickly as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator's Certificate (GOC) the Long Range Certificate (LRC) & the Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC) Concise descriptions of channel usage call signs types of transmission & equipment allow novices as well as long-time users to thoroughly understand this life-saving communications system The 6th edition of GMDSS incorporates all the changes to the regulations that came into force in 2009 as well as the 2016 system updates GMDSS A User's Handbook has proved an invaluable reference for exam candidates & equipment users alike for almost 20 years
- it is the GMDSS bible The clear & lucid text is supported with illustrations handy Q&A sections & a quick-reference revision guide for GOC & LRC students Since it was first published this book has helped explain the system for anyone using GMDSS & has been excellent pre-course reading for students