GMDSS Modernization

Navigational


The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) provides an integrated solution for distress, emergency, safety and conventional communications, and is the main platform for ship-shore, ship-to-ship information interaction. In order to coordinate development with the E-Navigation strategy, IMO proposed a GMDSS review and modernization plan in April 2008.

GMDSS requirements for radio installations on board SOLAS ships - 2024

Regulations


The Sub-Committee on Navigation, Radio-Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its ninth meeting (21-30 June 2022), considering amendments to Chapter IV of SOLAS, resolution MSC.496(105) adopted, according to which, the circular No. COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.1 related to the modernization of radio equipment (GMDSS) and harmonizing the requirements related to them. In this technical article, the second edition (COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.2) of this directive is explained, which has become effective from January 1, 2024 for all ships subject to the SOLAS Convention.