Chapter 1 Introductions to the GMDSS
1.1 Basic Knowledge of GMDSS
1.2 Sub-systems of GMDSS
1.3 GMDSS Functions
1.4 GMDSS Requirements
1.5 Availability of Ship Station Equipment
Chapter 2 Terrestrial Communication System
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Radiotelephone Procedures
2.3 RadiotelexNBDP
2.4 The Digital Selective CallingDSC Sub-system
Chapter 3 INMARSAT Communication System
3.1 The Introduction to INMARSAT
3.2 INMARSAT-C Systems
3.3 INMARSAT-MB Systems
3.4 INMARSAT Fleet F77 Systems
3.5 INMARSAT Services
3.6 Operational Principles of the INMARSAT
Chapter 4 Promulgation of Maritime Safety InformationMSI
4.1 Definitions of MSI
4.2 NAVTEX Service
4.3 INMARSAT EGC Services
4.4 World-wide Navigational Warning ServicesWWNWS
Chapter 5 Distress, Urgency and Safety Communications
5.1 General Introduction
5.2 Distress Services
5.3 Urgency Services
5.4 Safety Services
5.5 Search and Rescue Radar TransponderSARTS
5.6 COSPAS-SARSAT System
Chapter 6 Special Services
6.1 Ship Reporting Systems
6.2 Search and RescueSAR
6.3 PSC Inspection on GMDSS
6.4 Requirements of the Radio Logbook
Chapter 7 Extracts from SOLAS and ITU Regulations
7.1 SOLAS Chapter IV,C-ship Requirements
7.2 ITU-radio Regulations
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