IACS publishes its Interpretations of various Performance Standards related to GMDSS radio installations

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published its Interpretations of various Performance Standards related to GMDSS radio installations.

This document was published on December 1st, 2022, and comes into force on January 1st, 2024.

For more information, please see the documents below (available only to subscribers):

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:

Interpretations of Various Performance Standards Related to GMDSS Radio Installations

MSC.508(105): Performance Standards for the Reception of Maritime Safety Information And Search And Rescue Related Information by MF (NAVTEX) and HF

MSC.510(105): Performance Standards for Search and Rescue Radar Transponders

A.530(13): Use of Radar Transponders for Search and Rescue Purposes

MSC.511(105): Performance Standards for Shipborne VHF Radio Installations Capable of Voice Communication and Digital Selective Calling

MSC.512(105): Performance Standards for Shipborne MF and MF/HF Radio Installations Capable of Voice Communication, Digital Selective Calling and Reception of Maritime Safety Information and Search and Rescue Related Information

MSC.513(105): Performance Standards for Inmarsat-C Ship Earth Stations Capable of Transmitting and Receiving Direct-Printing Communications

MSC.515(105): Performance Standards for Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus

MSC.516(105): Amendments to the Performance Standards for Radiocommunication Equipment (Resolution MSC.80(70))

MSC.517(105): Performance Standards for a Shipborne Integrated Communication System (ICS) When Used in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)