RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION - Canadian Coast Guard
RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION - Canadian Coast Guard
RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION - Canadian Coast Guard
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GUIDANCE FOR MASTERS IN DISTRESS SITUATIONS AND ALERTING OF SAR AUTHORITIES<br />
In 1992, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepared a flow chart providing GMDSS operating guidance for<br />
masters of ships in distress situations (COM/Circ.108). It was recommended that this chart be displayed on the ship's<br />
bridge.<br />
Later, another circular (MSC/Circ.892) was prepared to strongly emphasize the importance for ships to alert SAR<br />
authorities at the earliest possible moment in any situation that may involve a danger to life or that has the potential of<br />
developing into such a situation.<br />
The following is for the mariner’s information and guidance:<br />
• GMDSS Operating Guidance for Masters of Ships in Distress Situations; and<br />
• Alerting the Search and Rescue Authorities.<br />
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