Trusted and internationally recognized for several decades, the GMDSS stands as a reliable distress and radio communication safety system.

Operating through automated ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship channels, the GMDSS utilizes cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial radio systems, incorporating digital selective calling technology. These advanced systems provide crucial safety-of-life information, ensuring vessels stay informed about navigation hazards and weather conditions.

In the event of distress, the GMDSS becomes a lifeline, enabling ships to make distress calls at the push of a button. These calls automatically transmit pertinent location and identification information, swiftly summoning assistance when needed most.

The GMDSS is not just a recommendation; it’s a mandate. Internationally, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), established in 1974 and amended in 1988, has enforced the adoption of GMDSS for all ships. This makes the GMDSS a powerful international treaty, ensuring maritime safety across the globe.

For ships operating within Sea Areas A1 and A2, the GMDSS equipment include:-

Trusted and internationally recognized for several decades, the GMDSS stands as a reliable distress and radio communication safety system.

Operating through automated ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship channels, the GMDSS utilizes cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial radio systems, incorporating digital selective calling technology. These advanced systems provide crucial safety-of-life information, ensuring vessels stay informed about navigation hazards and weather conditions.

In the event of distress, the GMDSS becomes a lifeline, enabling ships to make distress calls at the push of a button. These calls automatically transmit pertinent location and identification information, swiftly summoning assistance when needed most.

The GMDSS is not just a recommendation; it’s a mandate. Internationally, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), established in 1974 and amended in 1988, has enforced the adoption of GMDSS for all ships. This makes the GMDSS a powerful international treaty, ensuring maritime safety across the globe.

There are changes to the IMO regulations to keep everyone safe in the waters.

Effective from 1st July 2022, the new IMO rules state that vessels under SOLAS regulations will have to fit a new EPIRB with an internal AIS locating signal and an internal GNSS receiver, along with the 406MHz and 121.5MHz transmitters, when current devices are due for replacement. This change will also take place in for recreational boats and other non-SLOAS vessels in Year 2024.