Some Aspects of the Modernization Plan for the GMDSS
Journal Title: TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Year 2017, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Preliminary Modernization Plan for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) have been presented. On the base of a current status of the GMDSS and the discussion on a modernization topic some aspects of the Modernization Plan for the GMDSS, both regulatory and technical nature, have been described. Future work on the Modernization Plan for the GMDSS have been discussed as well.
Authors and Affiliations
Karol Korcz
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