Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 3-99. Global Maritime Distress and211 Safety System (GMDSS) and Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) 211 Equipment Requirements for Commercial Vessels

摘要

This Circular provides guidance on GMDSS equipment requirements for all GMDSS211u001eapplicable vessels by the final implementation date of February 1, 1999, and is 211u001eapplicable to both U.S. and non-U.S. flagged vessels. The information in this 211u001eCircular reflects the final phase-in for GMDSS, and summarizes EPIRB requirements 211u001ethat are now published in Coast Guard and FCC regulations. Only EPIRB 211u001erequirements are summarized for non-GMDSS applicable vessels; communication 211u001erequirements not covered by GMDSS are not explained in this Circular.